Topic: New rear shocks: advice wanted

[steve c]

also for a cheaper alternative for the front, i found these.  http://wheelersoffroad.com/product/miscellaneous-suspension-parts-24936/wheelers-front-superbump-bumpstop-set/

i have not tried them as i forked out the money for the timbrens but these look like they would work the same for a quarter the price.

so depending on if ultrapc's bumps will work for the rear, and the cost of those. you could have a decent alternative to timbrens for alot cheaper. now back to shocks

/end threadjack

No problem on the hijack, Jordan.  You typically spew informative information.  NO problem at all.

So, do I need these, too?  I could be a test pilot for these.  $50 sounds reasonable!

[knightrider]

those are a replacement for the front bump stops, or front micro-cellular progressive jounce bumpers  

[ultrapc40]

Here is a link to one of the online retailer http://www.cjcoffroad.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=BR-BSDHD

I think it's about 4 inch eye to eye

[knightrider]

I thought timbrens were expensive at $180,  Those are twice the price.

[xxSVxx]

I thought timbrens were expensive at $180,  Those are twice the price.

but, are Timbren's boogie rated?

I THINK NOT.

[knightrider]

Fuck boogie and the boat he rode in on. 

Timbrens are also taller so more gradual progressive spring rate.

[Ghost65]

but, are Timbren's boogie rated?

I THINK NOT.

Pepper jack.

[xxSVxx]

Pepper jack.

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[knightrider]

I like pepper jack

[Toro]

You can also re do your lower shock mounts to sit near 90 deg with the axel. That way you can keep your expensive shocks while you raise the rear end...
...I mean I can keep my rear shocks.

[ultrapc40]

Ya those boogie bumps are not cheap.  But considering the price of other heavy duty truck offroad parts out there they are reasonably price and they do work really well compare to stock bumps. These goes on the front of a dodge cummins, the front end is stupid heavy.

http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/xterra-king-coilovers/
Looks like Greg does sell rear kings with his valving, site shows rears are 750. You can always start with that then tune the shim pack to your liking. I have rebuildable shocks on both of my trucks, if you want to adjust your ride quality it's the best way to go.

I started the rear with a standard pack. Then went to get them tune with a flutter pack (softer on the small stuff then ramps up when you hit big woops).

If you get those shocks and you don't like the valving, I have the technology to rebuild them.

[steve c]

You can also re do your lower shock mounts to sit near 90 deg with the axel. That way you can keep your expensive shocks while you raise the rear end...
...I mean I can keep my rear shocks.

 

So I think we should plan a road or MTB ride in the morning, measure Steve's rear shock length in the afternoon day! 

Are you available anytime in the next couple of months? 

[knightrider]

You can also re do your lower shock mounts to sit near 90 deg with the axel. That way you can keep your expensive shocks while you raise the rear end...
...I mean I can keep my rear shocks.

only downside to moving the lower shock mount up is you lower the compressed length you are able to fit. 

my future plans are to move the lower shock mount up close to 90, possibly move the upper mount and probably go with the bilstein 7100 short body 10" travel shocks 14/24" should work