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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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shocks and other stuff

Howdy folks. Wanted to get some new shocks for my '92 v6 yota. Just wondering what kind of shocks I should get? How are adjustable rate shocks? Brand?

I also am looking for a good seat cover, one that will fit snug on the bench seat. I've had to return 2 from local auto parts stores. Is there a good, tight fitting bench seat cover available? Could someone PLEASE drop a link or a brand name please? Thanks in advance.

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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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wet okle for seat cover

tons of shocks available, what is the truck mainly used for? hualing stuff, jsut a single passenger vehicle?
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 03:55 AM
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Ditto on the tons of shocks. Besides all the variables mentioned above, you need to decide what kind of ride YOU'RE looking for: Stiff? Comfy?
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Thanks fellas. Checked out the wet okle page the other day. Nice quality stuff. Looks good, but I wonder about the feel of it? Does your butt get sweaty in the summer? LOL.

On the shocks, well, I mainly use the rig as a daily driver. I have other trucks I can wheel with and I have a full size for hauling/dump runs. I guess I want something fairly on the stiff side for better road handling.

This gets me back to the adjustable rate shocks though. Can I have the best of both worlds? Are they worth the dough? Or should I just buy another set of Rancho 5Ks?

Thanks again. Hope to hear some more opinions.

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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Dunno about the adjustable shocks...but I'd love to have some Wet Okole's
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Get some gas charged shocks. That is the most important feture. You can get gas shocks down to about $25 each. Personally I am a big fan of Skyjackers which run $50 each.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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Shocks, depends on how much you wish to spend. Skyjackers run about $37, Bilstiens are popular( $60 to $65 ), and OME's ( $70 to $75 ). I have Ranchos now but will soon be switching to either skyjackers or OME if I can get the money up.

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