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jimgrms
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Good shocks
Need some advice , my jeep cherokee needs shocks I want some that work good and are somewhat adjustablefor the dird and the street, not going to be
rockcrawling thanks jim
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TMW
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Rancho 9000 series and there's another I think Pro Comp. Personally I like the Rancho 5000, which is a 9000 at mid range . Many people prefer the
Bilstein. Rule of thumb is soft springs stiff shocks and stiff springs soft shocks.
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Debra
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Funny I was going to pose a question about shocks.....
I've heard Ranchor's are good, but, when I asked everyone (Baja "know-it-alls", they said, "GET Blistens!")
Well today I finally did am and wanting to know. Did I do okay guys? Top of the line, best they offer, $59.99 per shock and $100.00 install them.
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Ken Cooke
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I've run both Rancho RS9000s and ProComp MX6s.
I prefer the ProComp MX6 shock absorber because this twin tube shock dampens both compression as well as rebound, while the Rancho RS9000 only dampens
compression. When the shock rebounds, you will notice a bit of "pogo" effect where the shock feels like it has stored energy it wants to release.
The MX6 shock does not exhibit this sensation lending to a more controlled ride both on the street and on the trail.
Both sets of shocks are priced about the same. Hope this helps!
http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/pcshocks.html
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Frank
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Ya mean that all those trucks running around with dual Fox reservoir shocks on all 4 corners are over kill? 
MX6's a good match for a Ford diesel crew?
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Whistler...
Town not the same without you. We all miss your art work!
When ya comin back? Probably after I leave....I won't give you date of departure.....keep you guessing...
It was good to see you amigo...getting some croaker, corvina y linguado at punta in the surf................George
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Capt. George
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Oh Yeah KYB
At first I didn't want to get them, thought they had something to do with a well known lubricant!!!
A real good shock on my F-350 a manly truck...
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Bilsteins
I've always used Bilsteins but have had a recent failure that really surprised me. This came off the right front of my RV.
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Wow, you must have been on the whoops near San Felipe. I've run Bilsteins and still have them on the rear of my Z71. The last set of Bilsteins I had
on my Toyota melted the rubber boot on the fronts coming up the road from Gonzaga Bay. I switched back to Rancho RS5000. I like the ride better,
especially off road. I'd like to go with a reservoir shock but haven't found one that fits right without mods.
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David K
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While my '01 xtra cab Tacoma TRD (Bilsteins) was perfectly set up for my moderate off roading, the new '05 double cab is a bit heavier.. and I am
guess the same suspention was used on it... I have bottomed out the rear a couple of times already.
I really liked the Bilsteins, but is it heavier shocks or another leaf to the rear springs I need?
I appreciate the suggestions!
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I just put Rancho 5000's
on my jeep cherokee and it rides great,cant wait to try it out in Baja
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Try another leaf, David. They are cheap. Sounds like you have quite a load in there. Another leaf will give you a little lift also and you will have
more travel before it bottoms out.
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Great thread on shocks and springs.
Who can recommend a good shock and/or spring idea on a new 3500 diesel 4X4 longbed pickup I am getting? A heavy vehicle.
Now would the time to have them ordered from the dealer and installed when the truck arrives or at the factory.
Seems like we all drive under similar conditions. Fun, huh?
p.s. should have added that I will be pulling a fifth wheel camper a lot of highway miles, too.
[Edited on 1-29-2006 by Pompano]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
Try another leaf, David. They are cheap. Sounds like you have quite a load in there. Another leaf will give you a little lift also and you will have
more travel before it bottoms out. |
Hi Neal... No, I bottomed out with no cargo, only two point 5 people (Antonio and Lorenia + baby) in the back seat... We were driving around T.J...
Another time with just moderate gear in back... hitting a med. bump at speed... never bottomed out my '01.
Thanks for the advice!
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I vote with Neal, David. Unless they are "Coil-overs" shocks don't support the load, just dampen the up/down movement. A added leaf will support
the load and let the shocks do their job.
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David K
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Thanks Lou... Is Off Road Warehouse a good place for this, or any suspension shop?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
Wow, you must have been on the whoops near San Felipe. |
Actually, the best I can figure, it happened on I-10 outside of Tuscon! Go figure !!!
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David ORW will sell and install them. Like Neal and Lou I think an added leaf is a good way to go. I believe that new trucks are designed for more of
a good hwy ride instead of off road use. Another useless item is antilock brakes when off road. At least I can pull a fuse in my Z71.
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Pompano I would drive the new truck with the trailer first, then if needed look into an add a leaf (least expensive choice) or heavy duty spring
package at the dealer or someone like National Spring in the San Diego area. One would think a 1 ton truck would have a pretty heavy duty package to
begin with. Good luck.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
David, give Deaver springs a call.They will make what you want and they are in your area.I would also go with a long leaf rather than a short overload
type. |
Ditto that - most any spring you buy at ORW will have been made by Deaver. Jeff Deaver and family have been doing this for a long time, and will set
up most any race vehicle, chase truck, truck, trailer, rv, etc. according to the specific needs you have. They are in Santa Ana.
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