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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Rear Shock Suggestions

My 87 4runner currently is running a 3" Trailgear lift, with bilstein 5150 shocks. These things are great, but too stiff for the driving I do. Anyone have any suggestions for a softer shock? I had a friend mention Deutsche Tech Schocks, but I cant find them anywhere? Any suggestions will be a huge help. Thanks
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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re-valve the 5150s...

What vavlign is int here now?
Whats the total vehicle weight versus a back half weight?

what model are you running?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles/pr...s/bilstein5150

If you are at 255/70 switch to 170/60.

Run a 7100 and adjust the nitrogen pressure?

Oh - are ya shure its the SHOCKS and not the SPRING RATES?
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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lol. was that a bad review for the bilsteins? hehehe. stock shocks fo life(at least until life gives me more money) woo!!
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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my bilstein 5125's are softer then the stock bilsteins i used to have i love them nice and comfy probably because its not remote resevoir
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Has anyone even heard of these deutsche tech shocks? If anyone can direct me, that would be awesome.
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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I used to run them back in 1990.

Its DOETSCH TECH

http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/3.asp
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