O/T Shocks
09-18-2003, 09:07 PM
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I put the Edelbrock IAS shocks on and one blew after 5k miles. Leaked oil so must have lost a seal. It was replaced under warranty but I had to pay for labor as I had done it myself the first time but couldnt the second time. I didnt hit anything, it just failed under light use.
09-19-2003, 04:08 PM
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Chart, yes it is warming them up . Don't get me wrong . Nothing wrong with them ,it's just want you want out of them . On typical lifted 4x4's I build for people we like the ranchos. WHat they are better for is pot holes and such (or tree stumps ) !
They are a good compramize between handling and off road comfort . The only down side is the more you run , the hotter they get , and the less effective they are . They get mushy ..... The adjustable ones are good because you can turn them up !
The Billsteins and dostechs I speak of for highway use and towing ,are more rigid. Ever drive a corvette or porche ? These shocks are made for handling, controlling motion and limiting body roll in turns . So it's all in what you need . Do you want your truck to handle like a Porche and hold that big trailer stable , or do you need to fly down bumpy roads and not rattle your teeth ?
They are a good compramize between handling and off road comfort . The only down side is the more you run , the hotter they get , and the less effective they are . They get mushy ..... The adjustable ones are good because you can turn them up ! The Billsteins and dostechs I speak of for highway use and towing ,are more rigid. Ever drive a corvette or porche ? These shocks are made for handling, controlling motion and limiting body roll in turns . So it's all in what you need . Do you want your truck to handle like a Porche and hold that big trailer stable , or do you need to fly down bumpy roads and not rattle your teeth ?
09-19-2003, 07:36 PM
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Monroe Gas Magnums
or
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT
both essentially the same shock, just different color.
Usually found on sale for $19.99 to $24.99
Good bargain.
or
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT
both essentially the same shock, just different color.
Usually found on sale for $19.99 to $24.99
Good bargain.
09-20-2003, 09:35 PM
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sweet troutly
Thanks for the input
Thinking about going with a set of bilstiens and the Firestone ride rights on the rear for added support
Thanks guys
Thanks for the input
Thinking about going with a set of bilstiens and the Firestone ride rights on the rear for added support
Thanks guys
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09-20-2003, 10:23 PM
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Hey boot and MrDemeanor, thanks for the feedback on the Edelbrocks. I really liked them on my Yukon, but after hearing your stories, I think I'll pass on putting them on the Excursion.
09-21-2003, 06:17 PM
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with a single filler will the air travel from one side to the other during a hard turn?
Right turn, left side compresses, right side raises??
Thinking about that makes want seperate lines but at the same location. even thought about the auto pump
Right turn, left side compresses, right side raises??
Thinking about that makes want seperate lines but at the same location. even thought about the auto pump
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09-22-2003, 08:49 AM
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Your right . A single valve is Not a real good idea .....
It is actualy dangerous to someone that carries alot in the truck or is top heavy . The air pushes out of one bag and into the other in a turn . It makes it real unstable .
I know ,I was in the ditch once because of one . After switching to dual valves the problem was gone . Towing a boat might not feel so bad becasue the hitch is mounted low , but carry something heavy in the truck one day and you will know it !
It is actualy dangerous to someone that carries alot in the truck or is top heavy . The air pushes out of one bag and into the other in a turn . It makes it real unstable .
I know ,I was in the ditch once because of one . After switching to dual valves the problem was gone . Towing a boat might not feel so bad becasue the hitch is mounted low , but carry something heavy in the truck one day and you will know it !
09-22-2003, 09:21 AM
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Originally posted by boot
WHat they are better for is pot holes and such (or tree stumps ) ! They are a good compramize between handling and off road comfort . The only down side is the more you run , the hotter they get , and the less effective they are . They get mushy ..... The adjustable ones are good because you can turn them up !
WHat they are better for is pot holes and such (or tree stumps ) !
They are a good compramize between handling and off road comfort . The only down side is the more you run , the hotter they get , and the less effective they are . They get mushy ..... The adjustable ones are good because you can turn them up !
) to try all of them out on PSD Excursions, and the RS9000 was the winner. This was on non-lifted trucks. The PSD 'X' is a good test-bed vehicle since it weighs over 8000 lbs loaded, higher than any other SUV or pickup.I have found them to be excellent on the rough roads of Canada where even the paved roads will loosen your fillings!
.Jim
