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May want to flip that top plate over?Also, the plates are unique, stamped L and R.
Welded it in instead.
Only kidding.
Took it off an painted it 1st.
Alternatives to stock front shock "retainer, cushion"?
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Welded it in instead.
Only kidding.
Took it off an painted it 1st.
LS1FJ40
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As Tools said...
24 between the two 80s. I doubled up the rears as well since they are a little more difficult to get to.
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NLXTACY
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Sheesh, do I just need to make a bunch of these with my next laser cut order? I can these done by the thousands and then cad plate em. Had no idea these were that hard to get. I don't have any spares so if someone has an actual LC one send it over and I'll see about producing a whole bunch.
I might still have some floating around the shop, will check tomorrow.
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It isn't that they are herd to get. They are in abundance!
They are just stupidly expensive.
My guess, due to the thickness of the sheet material and the contour stamped in them, it takes a big press and they are probably only produced in Japan. Big equipment + a long boat ride = stupid high cost
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Maybe, I just need to see one.
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Yep, slightly domed, with a rib around the edge, likely to retain the bushing in the center. All of the shocks (mainly OME) that we install come with them, that is why we have spares.
I don't see having them cut, if you are good with flat ones, just use washers. They are ~50mm OD and 15mm hole.
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There is tons of metal that gets thrown out so adding a small thing like this seems like no big deal.
If you know someone with a 50 ton punch press that does production parts, you can have them punched out of 7 Ga (0.1875" thk) or 10 Ga (0.1345) with a stretch hit (oversized die) to get them to dome just a bit, then send them off to be either CAD or ZN plated.
You should be able to get about 800 PC out of a standard 60" x 120" sheet. (512 out of a 48 x 96)
I know someone.........
You should be able to get about 800 PC out of a standard 60" x 120" sheet. (512 out of a 48 x 96)
I know someone.........
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Pic? This is the stack that goes on the shock body side, only one centering washer is used on each stud.
So are you guys going without any of the specialty centering washers, and just going with all old-school flat washers? I bought a set of OEM shocks and was disappointed to find I needed that $$$ hardware, so they've been sitting on a shelf while I ponder what to do. I'd be happy to be another guinea-pig and try some flat washers if it's worth a shot.
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I used the stainless washers in post 5. That was 5-6 months ago. No adverse effects. They fit pretty snug like the factory washers. Just aren't convex (or is it concave?).
Thanks a bunch. I used to work at Lowe's, so what should be a 5-minute shopping trip will probably turn into a half-hour reunion
When you installed them, did the studs on the shocks fit pretty snugly through the mounting holes on the truck? My only concern would be that it looks like the OEM washers are made to fit into the mount with the little lip so that there is no side-side play.
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Yes. They fit snugly.
I currently work at Lowe's so it's a shameless plug for my employer.
I currently work at Lowe's so it's a shameless plug for my employer.
Keep in mind one significant difference between regular fender washers and the OEM retainer which has the lip around the center hole to index the shock in the center of the mounting hole at the top and bottom of the front shock. A regular fender washer does not have this indexing lip or ridge to seat in the top and bottom shock mount. Using regular washers will allow the shock to migrate and knock around the mounting hole and lead to premature rubber cushion/bushing degradation and failure. For what is essentially a washer they are ridiculously pricey but are necessary for a proper install. Get to know your local Toyota parts person and let them know you buy a lot of OEM parts and you’ll likely get a discount if you ask for it.
