Shock advice

Started by Prospectors77, February 14, 2017, 07:44:33 PM

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Prospectors77

February 14, 2017, 07:44:33 PM
Have an 86 pickup with 31's, no lift.  Any advice on what shock to run on the truck? I've seen KYB Monomax and Bilstein 4600's as decent options but some people have told me to go with Bilstein 5100's due to tire size but those are for lifted trucks, right?  Any advice on what to do would be a huge help since I just cracked my rear shock today on the trail

H8PVMNT

#1
February 15, 2017, 01:52:21 PM
For a stock-ish setup my favorites were the skinny white KYB "Gas Adjust".  Never wore one out and they rode better than the bilsteins I had on the same truck before that.

Emu Nitro-Chargers are really good but they cost a bit much.

Now I also like the big yellow monroes or re-badged version that Napa sells, the "Gas Grande". Boring but good shocks and free replacements forever.

I am sure you will get lots of other opinions :).
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Gnarly4X

#2
February 19, 2017, 03:29:11 AM
Quote from: H8PVMNT on February 15, 2017, 01:52:21 PM
For a stock-ish setup my favorites were the skinny white KYB "Gas Adjust".  Never wore one out and they rode better than the bilsteins I had on the same truck before that.


After running Bilsteins, Monroe, Rancho...   The KYB's are my favorite also.  :thumbs:

Gnarls.

1986 XtraCab SR5 22RE 5speed W56B, ~16,000 MI after break-in, DIM (Did It Myself) rebuilt engine - .020" over, engnbldr RV head, OS valves, 261C cam, DT Header. https://imgur.com/oACTHTR

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H8PVMNT

#3
February 19, 2017, 06:21:46 PM
Isn't that messed up?  They are so cheesy looking but they are such good shocks.
"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

Gnarly4X

#4
February 20, 2017, 04:06:45 AM
 
Quote from: H8PVMNT on February 19, 2017, 06:21:46 PM
Isn't that messed up?  They are so cheesy looking but they are such good shocks.

You can always spray paint them with Candy Apple Red, and then you change the "cheesy" to BLING!  :beerchug:

Gnarls.
1986 XtraCab SR5 22RE 5speed W56B, ~16,000 MI after break-in, DIM (Did It Myself) rebuilt engine - .020" over, engnbldr RV head, OS valves, 261C cam, DT Header. https://imgur.com/oACTHTR

God Bless Our Troops... Especially Our Snipers. The 2nd defends the 1st
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emsvitil

#5
February 20, 2017, 05:06:32 AM
I like the adjustability of my Rancho 9000's.....

Plus you can compensate for old age with them.
Ed
SoCal
86 SR5 XtraCab
22RE  W56B
31x10.50R15

Gnarly4X

#6
February 20, 2017, 05:47:45 AM
Quote from: emsvitil on February 20, 2017, 05:06:32 AM
I like the adjustability of my Rancho 9000's.....

Plus you can compensate for old age with them.

I ran a bunch Ranchos.  I only adjusted them one time.  The only compensation for old age was replacing them when they started leaking!!  Like my old body... as the Ranchos aged, they got stiffer!

Gnarls.  :spin:
1986 XtraCab SR5 22RE 5speed W56B, ~16,000 MI after break-in, DIM (Did It Myself) rebuilt engine - .020" over, engnbldr RV head, OS valves, 261C cam, DT Header. https://imgur.com/oACTHTR

God Bless Our Troops... Especially Our Snipers. The 2nd defends the 1st
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kneedownnate

#7
February 20, 2017, 10:04:53 AM
I've run my rs9000s trouble free for 17 years and love em.
RIP KYOTA

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H8PVMNT

#8
February 21, 2017, 08:21:32 AM
Mine lost the ability to adjust after a couple years.  I liked them while they worked though.
"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

Flatjeep

#9
February 21, 2017, 08:52:46 AM
Why not go with a race shock you can tune.

fireitup

#10
February 21, 2017, 09:53:25 AM
Been running Emu Nitro-Chargers for a couple of years and they are real stiff. Barely notice when you hit a big bump at speed, but you really feel the small ones when moving slower on the road.  Haven't put any trail time on them but I'm sure they would do great.
82 Pickup - 22R : OME NitroChargers/Springs : Timing Chain @ 180K

H8PVMNT

#11
February 21, 2017, 12:23:23 PM
Quote from: Flatjeep on February 21, 2017, 08:52:46 AM
Why not go with a race shock you can tune.

I have always like the idea of that but the price point is usually a factor for me.
"I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth."
– Steve McQueen

"Except for maybe Seattle."  -H8PVMNT

"I plan to hit 300k in this truck"  :)bestgen4runner

"I'm jealous of your shop. It has concrete and doesn't smell like pickles like the old shop  "  300K

Slabzilla

#12
February 21, 2017, 12:55:09 PM
I run the 9000's for adjustability.  the KYB skinnys are good too, but not the reds, too stiff unless you run a lot of weight.   :twocents:
'85 Xtra-cab, 4.5" Downey Off-Road lift, 12-15 KM2's on American Racing Baja's, Marlin's-4.88's & 4.7's, Downey Off-Road CAI, Marlin rear bumper & sliders

gdmcondev

#13
February 22, 2017, 08:52:46 PM
As far back as I can remember I always heard Bilstiens were the best.  I put them on my stock 87 P/U Im quite.happy.. I think I paid  $72 each a. Few months ago

Flatjeep

#14
February 25, 2017, 03:07:18 AM
For a cheap shock they are fine, but the race shocks are way better for their serviceability and the fact that you can tune them.
You can rebuild them and change them when ever you want and fix "A" broken part. Can't do that with the cheap stuff.

Gnarly4X

#15
February 25, 2017, 11:55:33 AM Last Edit: February 25, 2017, 12:33:50 PM by Gnarly4X
1986 XtraCab SR5 22RE 5speed W56B, ~16,000 MI after break-in, DIM (Did It Myself) rebuilt engine - .020" over, engnbldr RV head, OS valves, 261C cam, DT Header. https://imgur.com/oACTHTR

God Bless Our Troops... Especially Our Snipers. The 2nd defends the 1st
MEMBER: WWP, T2T, VFW, NRA, GOA, SAF, Mammoth Nation, C2 Tactical, Hillsdale College, Humane Society of the U.S. - "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them." ~ Albert Einstein

Flatjeep

#16
March 02, 2017, 12:45:58 AM
Those are good shocks man. But they are 2.5" diameter. Don't think you need that much on these things.

Gnarly4X

#17
March 02, 2017, 02:22:50 AM
Quote from: Flatjeep on February 25, 2017, 03:07:18 AM
For a cheap shock they are fine, but the race shocks are way better for their serviceability and the fact that you can tune them.
You can rebuild them and change them when ever you want and fix "A" broken part. Can't do that with the cheap stuff.

What shock(s) would you recommend for a stock 1986 Toyota Xtracab for typical 4-wheeling?

Gnarls.
1986 XtraCab SR5 22RE 5speed W56B, ~16,000 MI after break-in, DIM (Did It Myself) rebuilt engine - .020" over, engnbldr RV head, OS valves, 261C cam, DT Header. https://imgur.com/oACTHTR

God Bless Our Troops... Especially Our Snipers. The 2nd defends the 1st
MEMBER: WWP, T2T, VFW, NRA, GOA, SAF, Mammoth Nation, C2 Tactical, Hillsdale College, Humane Society of the U.S. - "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them." ~ Albert Einstein
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