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chuckie
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Hey! It's a tiny truck......
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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  | david k...thise leaf springs look TINY
maybe invest in a bigger set ...
those are probably 1200 pound springs...the smallest they make |
Bigger stiffer springs generally make for harsher ride. He carries light camping-gear loads, so stock springs probably fine.
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TMW
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| Quote: Originally posted by BigBearRider | Bilstein 5100 appears to be the best option for Mercedes ML w163. I don't think King or Fox make shocks for the car.
I didn't know the front shocks were adjustable. |
They are if you have a coil over spring like the Tacoma. For my GMC they are not.
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TMW
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David has the airbags and can add air to adjust for the load he carries. I have an 8 leaf pack from Wheeler on my Tacoma. I seldom drive it when I'm
home so the stiffer ride when unloaded is of no concern to me.
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BajaTed
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IF and when (long down the road) the Bilstien shocks need rebuilding, the Bilstien factory shop is in Poway CA and the cost is reasonable. They build
to custom specs also
Es Todo Bueno
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woody with a view
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Or just pay $100/each for a new one every 100k miles.
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willardguy
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we sure left a trail of blown 5100's on "that" road! (camburg lifted E150) im told the newer generation are sturdier?
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pacificobob
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| Quote: Originally posted by chuckie | | No it is from seeing Konis fall apart on a number of race cars in 15 or 20Baja races, and from living in Baja for over 30 years...Whats your claim to
fame? |
30 years in baja! if that doesn't make one an expert on all things automotive i doubt anything would. i stand corrected!
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chuckie
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Expert a t breaking stuff for sure, stay well...
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bajatrailrider
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Few years back did the pole line trip with you guys. Had new heavy Duty KYBs on the front of my Nissan Diesel. After the trip both shocks blow out.
Have used those shocks on other off road bugs never a problem. So I bought Bilsteins I was disappointed when I opened the new box. They where real
wimpy compared to the KYBs.Even the shock shaft way smaller Diameter. Low and behold they work like a million bucks so far so good.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider | | Few years back did the pole line trip with you guys. Had new heavy Duty KYBs on the front of my Nissan Diesel. After the trip both shocks blow out.
Have used those shocks on other off road bugs never a problem. So I bought Bilsteins I was disappointed when I opened the new box. They where real
wimpy compared to the KYBs.Even the shock shaft way smaller Diameter. Low and behold they work like a million bucks so far so good.
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Bigger is often not better. That's what she said.
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Ken Cooke
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My MX-6 rear adjustable monotube rear passenger side shock blew a seal after running the Pole Line Road with my Jeep loaded down. That $100 shock
lasted a full 6 months on the road before one serious off-road trek blew it's seals out. I'd like to try the Rubicon Express monotube resi's made by
Bilstein one day... Maybe I can blow them up, too.
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chuckie
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Who makes the MX-6?
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Ken Cooke
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