King Shocks now available? Check this out...
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I have been told that Fox does not make a shock to drop into the 100 Series but I could be wrong. A few guys have put FJ Cruiser shocks on the back but had to revalve for a heavier truck. The Fox fronts are a semi custom set up with limit straps and some work to get the lower mount to work. That is all second hand info though. Be very careful with shocks on the front due to potential problems with over extesion on the droop. Several problems can occur with this. 1) the upper control arm can hit the shock, 2) the steering link end can bind (break), and the lower ball joint can over extend, not to mention the excessive CV angle. I would wait for more info from Slee or check out the new ones from King.
I'm liking King better from looking at those pics.
So I found at least one online store carrying the new King shocks for the LC 100. As I suspected, they are not cheap, around $1600 for the full set!!
Now I wonder what Slee will be charging for his setup...
Now I wonder what Slee will be charging for his setup...
Got a link for the King Shocks?
I found this place with a quick Google search, there might be others.
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Ok Slee, time to update the web site!
The pricing is about the same as ours. However we are making changes to the rear shock. The mounting of the reservoir and the hoses are an issue. We are looking at doing a piggy back reservoir instead of a hose mounted one.
What would you charge to convert a 2004 LX470 to your shock set-up? What would be involved?
Naive question
Sorry to jump in with such a simple-minded question, but what are the specific benefits that a coil-over setup would provide over the stock AHC suspension or otherwise?
Sorry to jump in with such a simple-minded question, but what are the specific benefits that a coil-over setup would provide over the stock AHC suspension or otherwise?
You can't mount coil over shocks on a 100 series, those coil overs are for the 120 platforms.
The advantage of king shocks over AHC would be the ability to tune and rebuild the shocks, as well as just overall greater performance.
The advantage of king shocks over AHC would be the ability to tune and rebuild the shocks, as well as just overall greater performance.
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Well, the shocks are just that, shocks, you have to change the torsion bars and rear springs as well. So cost of parts plus labor. If you need a quote, please email.
I doubt coil overs will fit. We barely fit a 2.5" body shock in the A arms.
Slee, I'm assuming your new shocks are longer then OEM shocks? If so by how much roughly?
When they are ready for public consumption, we will put them on the site. We are working on them, and have some sets out there. Still sorting out mounting issues on the rear.
As for length, the front is as long as you can fit without stressing the A arms etc, and the rear is longer then OME offerings.
As for length, the front is as long as you can fit without stressing the A arms etc, and the rear is longer then OME offerings.
