Tough Dog adjustable rears contacting shock mount (1 Viewer)

[AlpineAccess]

Just installed these and noticed this.

Tried mounting them both directions on the shock posts. Plan to call TT on Monday but curious what others installs have looked like. Am going to try to keep the miles off it until then.

The shock body is definitely rubbing here.

 

[blackohio]

According to their Aussie website there are no applicable products for the 100-series. That is a massive shock body.

*edit - I could be wrong as there seems to be secondary pages on their aussie site that show kits and I was not looking in the right place.

 

[jLB]

Just installed these and noticed this.

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Tried mounting them both directions on the shock posts. Plan to call TT on Monday but curious what others installs have looked like. Am going to try to keep the miles off it until then.

The shock body is definitely rubbing here.

1) I installed a relatively thick washer on the mount before sliding the shock on the mount.
2) I flipped the shocks 180*, where the adjustment knobs faced the wheel, to avoid ripping them off.

 

[AlpineAccess]

1) I installed a relatively thick washer on the mount before sliding the shock on the mount.
2) I flipped the shocks 180*, where the adjustment knobs faced the wheel, to avoid ripping them off.

I plan to flip them after I sort out them contacting the shock mount and also after some time playing with the adjustments.

Did TD or TT supply the washer needed for them to fit without contacting?

 

[jLB]

I plan to flip them after I sort out them contacting the shock mount and also after some time playing with the adjustments.

Did TD or TT supply the washer needed for them to fit without contacting?

No, the washers came out of my collection of oddball orphaned extra parts.

 

[AlpineAccess]

No, the washers came out of my collection of oddball orphaned extra parts.

Got it. Am going to follow up with TT on this and in the meantime won't be able to/plan on driving it.

 

[AlpineAccess]

According to their Aussie website there are no applicable products for the 100-series. That is a massive shock body.

*edit - I could be wrong as there seems to be secondary pages on their aussie site that show kits and I was not looking in the right place.

Quite a few people here with their shocks.

 

[blackohio]

Quite a few people here with their shocks.

which is why i editied my post to reflect that when you put the truck in it says no parts available, but if you go to the "parts" page it lists kits and parts. it was weird.

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

Just double checked my rear. Mine have very slight rubbing. Just noticed this. Likely will pack it out with a washer.

 

[AlpineAccess]

Just double checked my rear. Mine have very slight rubbing. Just noticed this. Likely will pack it out with a washer.

Appreciate the feedback

 

[iwashmycar]

Yep a washer or two would do the trick. I had to do the same with Pro Comp shocks on my FJC.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

So, I've had this happen with the 100 and 200 series alike. Not many have reported this back to me. I've talked with Tough Dog and they say it has to do with the inconsistency in the weld that Toyota puts on the shock bracket.. I can see this, but at the same time adding a spacer to the box couldn't be that hard either.

I'll be adding a shim/washer to all the rear shocks starting on my next sea freight order in from Australia to try and eliminate this interference.

For right now you can get a washer from pretty much any hardware store to use as a spacer.

Sorry for the inconvenience. I've been working on this issue, but will need to take it into my own hands to resolve for the US/Canada customers moving forward.

Jason

 

[suboptimusprime]

So, I've had this happen with the 100 and 200 series alike. Not many have reported this back to me. I've talked with Tough Dog and they say it has to do with the inconsistency in the weld that Toyota puts on the shock bracket.. I can see this, but at the same time adding a spacer to the box couldn't be that hard either.

I'll be adding a shim/washer to all the rear shocks starting on my next sea freight order in from Australia to try and eliminate this interference.

For right now you can get a washer from pretty much any hardware store to use as a spacer.

Sorry for the inconvenience. I've been working on this issue, but will need to take it into my own hands to resolve for the US/Canada customers moving forward.

Jason

Would you mind posting the ID for the washer if you know offhand? Figure I’ll get one just in case it’s needed for the install. If not no worries will measure the eyelet when shocks arrive.

 

[AlpineAccess]

Would you mind posting the ID for the washer if you know offhand? Figure I’ll get one just in case it’s needed for the install. If not no worries will measure the eyelet when shocks arrive.

I just climbed under as I will need to go get these washers myself. It's 3/4 inner diameter for the washers.

The shock post is 3/4" wide.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Would you mind posting the ID for the washer if you know offhand? Figure I’ll get one just in case it’s needed for the install. If not no worries will measure the eyelet when shocks arrive.

19mm stud size

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Sorry guys I hit post reply the other day, but I guess it didn't send.

.75" stud size is basically the same.

J

 

[Sykoslug]

Reviving this thread but with a slightly different question...

Do the factory shock steel bushings need to be reused on the upper shock mounts?

I noticed that my t dog kit only contained 2x washers per side, whereas the factory shocks used 4.

 

[jLB]

Reviving this thread but with a slightly different question...

Do the factory shock steel bushings need to be reused on the upper shock mounts?

I noticed that my t dog kit only contained 2x washers per side, whereas the factory shocks used 4.

I believe that was discussed in this thread:

Tough Dog Shock Install Question

When installing these shocks and torquing the top bolt, the two upper rubber bushings are being completely crushed. They look like they could split open after hitting a few bumps. This doesn't appear to be normal from my experience, and I believe it's limiting droop due to the shock being sucked...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Sykoslug]

I believe that was discussed in this thread:

Tough Dog Shock Install Question

When installing these shocks and torquing the top bolt, the two upper rubber bushings are being completely crushed. They look like they could split open after hitting a few bumps. This doesn't appear to be normal from my experience, and I believe it's limiting droop due to the shock being sucked...

forum.ih8mud.com

Cheers thanks