i'm going to buy some shocks in the $25 to $45 price range.

there going on an 85 toyota extra cab with about 3" of lift and a buggy spring system on the rear. i used some rear toyota springs on the front and the flex like crazy.

so what are your thoughs and results from your use and purchases?

thanks:smokin:

the 5000's work well enough for me, and there long enough as well. I run the 5012's:)

I have Black Diamond XT's in the front and I really like them. I hope that they start making shocks again.

The RS5000's that I have in the rear suck huge.

I used to have Trailmaster SSV's. A decent shock but they were too short so they died before they should have.

I use the long travel ProComp ES3000's. They work for my toy :D:D:D:D.

i have tried the procomp 3000 and ranch 5000 both lasted less than one month on my rig.

Originally posted by Todd
I use the long travel ProComp ES3000's. They work for my toy :D:D:D:D.

I had those on my YJ and it rode like it had the axles solid mounted to the frame :eek:

I have Doesch Tech shocks up front of my TJ now, Skyjacker Hydros in the back... Snapped a rear DT, that's why I replaced em

It is all about the vehicle.

I have run the Doetsch Tech's, RS9k's, and ProComps all on my truck...

The DT's were valved so soft they were useless on the front of my truck.

The RS9k's were nice to be able to adjust - but I haven't touched the knob since the day I got them dialed in like I wanted.


IMHO - best bang for your buck on a Toyota truck is the ProComp shock.

9012's are the best for the buck IMHO. rancho and pro-comp are the same shock different sticker.

slightly out of your price range are Bistein 5100's gas pressure with a full 14" of travel

i agree the 9000's seem like the best low end shock to me but he didn't list that as a option.

Originally posted by Bob
slightly out of your price range are Bistein 5100's gas pressure with a full 14" of travel


bingo. save your pennys and buy some REAL dampers. Bob what is your price on those?

i have run Bilstiens on many diffrent rigs including my race cars and dune buggys and 4 wheel drives. they work great and hold up under repeated abuse.

I ran the ProComp ES9000's on my 4Runner when it was IFS, and never have and issues with them. I'd just get the 3000's though, I don't think the PC 9000's are worth the few extra bucks.

I will be running 5012's rear and 9012's up front or vice versa when ever I get to that point. :D

how about a one day special? anybody that calls and orders TODAY ONLY.......$55 each, regular price $70 (530) 626-9451

Originally posted by Bob
how about a one day special? anybody that calls and orders TODAY ONLY.......$55 each, regular price $70 (530) 626-9451

Damn, that's sweet! :D

I Ran 4 months w/out shocks front or rear....That was fun :D ... But I put those huge ass PC 3000's($35@4whlp's) on the back and Doetsch up front... I think it works alright.
BTW- I'm also running buggy's(about 20"or so) in the back, it flexes pretty damn good.

now thats the best bang for the buck

Originally posted by camo
i have tried the procomp 3000 and ranch 5000 both lasted less than one month on my rig.


Just another example of camo breaking shieot.
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :D :flipoff2:

I run Skyjacker. Work fine for me.

Originally posted by camo
i have tried the procomp 3000 and ranch 5000 both lasted less than one month on my rig.

the master of disater.

i don't even know you but you reputation precedes you.

camo is the man!:flipoff2: :D :smokin: :rasta: :nuke:

so, besides price. is there any real difference between the

procomp 3000 and the pro comp 9000

?????

numbers the bigger they are the better you think its supposed to be!:D :flipoff2: :nuke:

Originally posted by camo
now thats the best bang for the buck

I normaly HATE procomp, but a few months back I was in 4wheelparts, and asked prices on a buncha different shocks. The dude at the counter said that these had only been out for a week or so. Hell, for $35 i'll try em out...

I don't know if they are still that cheep....here's the part #336008
open-aprox 36"
closed-aprox 22.5"
(don't know the exact mesurements)

I've had the PC3000s on the Blazer for about 5 years, and on the DD/tow rig for a little over a year. They go on sale often, the ones on the Dodge were buy 3 get 1 free, $100 for 4 shocks, tax, and a can of black spray paint.

Pete

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RS9000's! No doubt, mannn add it to the options...

I bet that half of those shocks are made in the same factory

Originally posted by P&T jeeps
RS9000's! No doubt, mannn add it to the options...

well the 9000's are out of my price range:rolleyes:

and the adjustability is not really an issue i'm bothered with.

looks like i'll get the 5000's!

thanks:D

Originally posted by DYLAN
I bet that half of those shocks are made in the same factory

Yup, in fact i'll bet my left nut on it.

Originally posted by ross hildebrandt


well the 9000's are out of my price range:rolleyes:

and the adjustability is not really an issue i'm bothered with.

looks like i'll get the 5000's!

thanks:D

what you didn't take up bob on his offer for bilstiens? :rolleyes: