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04-08-2009, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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Shocks for a bagged front end
What shocks are you guys with bags running on the front?
I've looked at drop shocks, building a new upper mount, etc. I've searched and read so much it's all running together. Help!! Thanks! Bryan
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04-10-2009, 05:46 AM | #2 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
Anyone?
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04-10-2009, 07:59 AM | #3 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
You will have to find a shock that wont bottom out when aired out and that you wont pull the guts out of if you raise it all the way. you can use toxics or something like that, a friend of mine just uses monroes from local parts stores because they wont last as long compared to a factory suspension and they are easy to come by asap. Hope that helps a bit.
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04-10-2009, 08:13 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
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Looks like building a new upper mount is the way to go.
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04-10-2009, 09:46 AM | #5 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
I have bell tech on mine
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04-10-2009, 06:54 PM | #6 | |
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04-10-2009, 07:04 PM | #7 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
This would be a good opportunity to try out the search feature. There are a half dozen really informative threads on this very subject.
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04-10-2009, 08:51 PM | #8 | |
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Thanks for the suggestion though.
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04-10-2009, 09:05 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
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If I build an upper mount that raises the mounting point 3-4" I should be good with a stock over the counter shock.
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04-10-2009, 09:15 PM | #10 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
Dodge dakota!!!!!!!!
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04-10-2009, 09:28 PM | #11 | |
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04-10-2009, 10:13 PM | #12 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
XXL your attitude does suck...but I feel the same pain and I like the 'tude sorry for the hi-jack..............
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04-10-2009, 11:05 PM | #13 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
Well I'll throw ya off track.....I just picked up a bunch of budget S10 parts including an air set-up for the front. I asked the guy what he used for shocks and he said he didnt run any!!!!!!! 98 extended cab 4cyl.....I cant confirm it, but he didnt have any shock brackets in the stuff he sold.
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04-11-2009, 11:53 PM | #14 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
I run nothing but Bilstein.
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09-15-2009, 03:33 PM | #15 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
bump
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09-15-2009, 04:10 PM | #16 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
I set my Beater up for Bilsteins (replacement fronts & 88-98 rears using modified brackets). I'm curious how you choose rear shocks for your builds w/air set-ups. Do you have a select p/n you like or ??
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09-15-2009, 05:04 PM | #17 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
Isnt there some bilsteins specifically for bagged trucks? All I could find searching the net was http://www.racecardynamics.com/class...ag/airride.htm
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09-16-2009, 02:20 PM | #18 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
Those are the air ride shocks I use.
I order my shocks based on length, weight of the vehicle, suspension type (IRS, straight axle, really heavy straight axle, etc), and the weight of the wheels.
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09-20-2009, 08:08 PM | #19 | |
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IS there a book that list all the specs or just down at the auto parts store?
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09-20-2009, 08:50 PM | #20 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
I am talking about the air ride shocks. I call RCD with the listed information, and they set me up with the correct shock.
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09-21-2009, 10:11 AM | #21 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
i just bagged my back end last weekend and had to find shocks.
instead of trying to guess what type of shocks you need before you do the upgrade, you should really bag it first and then get your aired out and max height distances. once you have that you can go to napa, or an autoparts store that hires knowledgable people and they can find you a shock that matches those specs. i paid $33/each for my rear sensatrac shocks. i searched and searched the forum like you and everyone else with no luck. chances are your setup will be a little different than others so you maybe wasting money trying to guess on a correct shock and hope it works. |
09-21-2009, 10:43 AM | #22 | |
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09-21-2009, 12:21 PM | #23 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
I reserve my spoonfeeding for people who've shown a little initiative on their part.
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09-21-2009, 04:04 PM | #24 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
Knock it off guys.
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09-21-2009, 04:13 PM | #25 |
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Re: Shocks for a bagged front end
get out the ruler and start smacking knuckles Ken!
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