what shocks to run on 85
12-01-2009, 08:06 PM
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what shocks to run on 85
what type of shocks should i run on my 85 pickup solid axle. i want something that will flex good but also be smooth on the road
12-01-2009, 08:26 PM
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Give the proper length shock, they all will flex the same. I list a few shocks I ran on my '85 with about that amount of lift below:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspe...ml#SpringSpecs
I found the KYBs were better on the road and for things like washboard gravel roads (i.e good high speed damping). I like the Rancho shocks (especially whn I went to the adjustable 9000s) better off-road as they offered better control at very low speeds like rock crawling by changing the shock damping with the in-cab adjuster. I'm currently in the process of installing some of the new Rancho 9000XL shocks on my '85, they are a pressurized gas shock (rear will be remote reservoir shocks) yet they still have the remote adjustment feature. I hope they will give the best of both worlds.
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspe...ml#SpringSpecs
I found the KYBs were better on the road and for things like washboard gravel roads (i.e good high speed damping). I like the Rancho shocks (especially whn I went to the adjustable 9000s) better off-road as they offered better control at very low speeds like rock crawling by changing the shock damping with the in-cab adjuster. I'm currently in the process of installing some of the new Rancho 9000XL shocks on my '85, they are a pressurized gas shock (rear will be remote reservoir shocks) yet they still have the remote adjustment feature. I hope they will give the best of both worlds.
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12-02-2009, 03:44 PM
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I am running Doestch Tech Prerunners on one truck and OME Nitrochargers on the other. Both are comfortable on the road. The one shock I would absolutely not recommend are the Rancho RS5000s. Those had a very harsh ride.
12-02-2009, 06:02 PM
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I like my Bilstein shocks
If you want flex 4crawlers page is a great place to start reading http://www.4crawler.com/4Runner.shtml
If you want flex 4crawlers page is a great place to start reading http://www.4crawler.com/4Runner.shtml
12-02-2009, 07:00 PM
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yeah thats what i have right now, they dont like speed bumps or dips
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