What shocks do you prefer on the heavy SII (IH driveline)?

coilovers :flipoff2:

I like my Bill's better than my old Ranchos. I have 5100's?? rear and remote 7100's front. bling bling

what models?

Billstens 5100 or 5150 or 7100???

Rancho 5000 or 9000xs?

Whats your budget should be the real question here!

Deutsch Tech, I'm running 13" travel up front and 12's in the back. About 120 to my door.

I am choosing other because I prefer "Free" shocks. In other words others left over shocks from their upgrades. I might still have to buy some when I get the truck running, but only time will tell.

Can't wait to see who wins.......

Originally posted by Old Scout
what models?

Billstens 5100 or 5150 or 7100???

Rancho 5000 or 9000xs?

Don't matter for purposes of this poll... just whatever model of whatever brand you prefer.

Originally posted by TORC


Don't matter for purposes of this poll... just whatever model of whatever brand you prefer.

This is my experiences with the much hailed Bilstiens:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=158942

BTW A disco is just as heavy as a scout. 4470lbs

I'm thinking about just putting some some Rancho 5000's (5010's or 5012's, I need to do some measuring) since they're relatively cheap and I can get them locally and won't have to wait for shipping. Anybody have any glaring reasons why those wouldn't be a good choice? 95+% trail rig.

I'm running the ProComp ES9000's with my SOA and 4" Superlift springs. The tires are 35" ProComps on 15x10s. I like the setup as the big 9000's are nitrogen and have the constant push out. I don't know about the Rancho's so I can't judge.

The good deal is that you can usually pick up a buy 3 get 1 free deal from 4WheelParts. And, they didn't charge extra for the longer length shocks.

Brian

well im about finishing up on my buildup, and shocks are gonna have to be something that i have to do...out of the pack of those on this thread what are the best priced for most travel shock, if that makes any since. I would like to get a long travel shock, but not spend an arm an a leg.

I like jdjandas setup, $120 is a good price...i guess i really need to cycle the suspension to know what length i need. 12-14 inch shocks sound about right though. Im soa with waggy and a front 60 and 38's and stock scout springs in the rear with a 70. Any references for me?

I like my Rancho 9000's, plus they are not to spendy

I have dual Rancho 9000's in the front of my SOA Scout and it rides really nice.

I am thrilled with my doetsch tech's. I have no fawking idea how to spell it though.

Well, I ended up getting the Rancho's... RS5012's and RS5010's... since I was able to get them locally for $30 each. I wanted to pick them up locally so I didn't have to wait for shipping and I only had two brands to choose from. Rancho's and Trailmaster's.

hey where can yall order those doetesche shocks at? And for that price?

I want to try those new Edelbrock with the reservoirs. Have yet to see the price though.

Jeff
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Doetch tech 8000, ~14" of travel.

rock logic (www.rocklogic4x4.com)

Carl or Vaughn....good guys

Originally posted by troutbum
Doetch tech 8000, ~14" of travel.

rock logic (www.rocklogic4x4.com)

Carl or Vaughn....good guys

their site shows the 8403 at 13.5" or travel... 32" long, 18.5" short...

that the one?

yeah, I think there are 2 8403 and 8407 the difference is the mounting post or eye.
Can't remember which is which. I told Vaughn what I wanted he had it in stock.