Tacoma750

This seems pretty cool!
http://www.budbuilt.com/new/shock_mounts.html

What are the advantages of going with "inboard" shocks? Also, how sturdy does this kit seem?

HuskyRunner

While I'm sure anything they sell is of high quality, it looks kinda cheesy to me. I like this one, seems like it's better engineered
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/ about 3/4 of the way down

Here's what they say about it: A rear shock hoop designed to allow shocks to be moved on top of the axle and tilted inward to allow maximum travel. These are designed to use eye mount shocks and are a weld-in item. Constructed of .120" wall 1.5" tubing. Fits all '79-'95 Toyota pickups and 4-Runners. Includes lower shock mounts.

deserttoy84

That link just goes to the home page.

cootees

I can't remember where but I heard some not so great things about the budbuilt system. The whole unit would rotate and what not. I would opt for skys kit if you are looking to angle your shocks.

HuskyRunner

Oops. Thanks for fixin' it.

Tacoma750

Looking for something that DOESNT need to be welded. If I could weld, i wouldnt be looking at Bolt on kits. Anybody else sell a nice bolt on kit?

AxleIke

This has been discussed at length.

The advantage of going inboard is that you can get more flex out of the system.

The disadvantage is decreased damping, and depending on your front set up, increased body roll.

deserttoy84

look for a used stick welder. The money your gonna save will pay for the welder. Stck welders are cheap. Even a small 110v mig would do little jobs like your wanting. learning how to weld just takes a little practice. Im taking a welding class right now and ive learned a lot just from practicing. having a teacher there helps a lot but you can learn the same stuff from books.

dropzone

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That thing seem pretty dang cheesy for Budbuilt (I have a budbuilt dual transfer case crossmember that is stout as sh**) I question just how much load you can put on a muffler clamp. Never seen one that was Grade 5 or Grade 8...A bolt on mount would be cool--I need to do it for my u-bolt flip kit but will go weld on...