Are the $100 shocks that much better than the $32 shocks?

[dieselbronco]

I need to buy shocks. Ive looked at the fox, bilstien, and ranchos. Do you think the exspensive shocks work that much better? Its eather $400 or $128. Big difrence?:?

 

[tworedballs]

what springs/coils are you running?

 

[360 4V]

The higher you get in shock absorber price the greater the tendancy for the shock absorber to be rebuildable, serviceable, have replacement parts, upgrades and be made of higher quality materials and machining.

Larger diameter shock absorbers will wistand heavier vehicles and more abuse. So will having multiple shock absorbers per tire. Gas-charged shock absorbers have more endurance.

Do you want three or four less expensive shock absorbers per tire or do you want one or two more expensive shock absorbers per tire?

I am going to get four shock absorbers with the valving I want and the length I want and choose low-buck there after. When they are blown I will scrap them. If I find that replacing them becomes an inconvenience then I will investigatge a longer lasting shock absorber for my application.

I am going to break low buck parts before buying big-bucks parts.

 

[NYLES]

the right blistens will do ya good, but again whos springs ya runnin?

 

[Socal Tom]

In my experience yes, with the 7100 bilstiens I could run down a fast road of whoop de doos and not bottom out. If I touched the bump stop is came on smooth and predictable.
With the other shocks I used, they would get super hot in the first 1/4 mile and then bottom out constantly. If you double up the cheap shocks, it feels like someone it kicking you in the back when you drive.

I replaced the shocks on a jeep XJ I used to have with 5100s, the ride was much smoother, and the wheel hop that it had in the sand went away.


Now if you just drive on the street, you may not notice a big difference, but If you go fast where its not smooth, you will.
Tom

 

[dieselbronco]

Im running WH 5.5 front springs and chevy 63" rears. I dont do much high speed offroading. 50% street 45% rocks 5% mudd. The front end is alittle on the heavy side with a winch and a cummins motor.


Thanks for the quick response

 

[NY-Bronco]

In the shock world what you pay is what you get really does apply! Of course there are upper limits unless you plan on doing the Baja 1000.

 

[broncobsession]

I think 4 wheel parts has bilstein 5100's on sale right now. Although I do not like them or their company

 

[WILDHORSES]

I need to buy shocks. Ive looked at the fox, bilstien, and ranchos. Do you think the exspensive shocks work that much better? Its eather $400 or $128. Big difrence?:?

The RIGHT $100 shocks will be what you want. I'm not suggesting any particular option but something with a lot heavier valving in the front because of the weight.

 

[browngr5]

I ordered Bilstein 5100's for $71.00ea, here is the link.
http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?Model_Index=2Q6&Manf=All&SubChar=Q

Im replacing my front 1yr old Monroe shocks for now. I'll test them out and tell ya what I think. I will replace the rear shocks if they make a big difference.

 

[deltarat]

I tried Bilstein 5100s, but had to change to 7100s to control the front with a heavy bumper and winch. Lee told me I needed 7100 to start, but I tried to save some money. I was wrong.

 

[NYLES]

I tried Bilstein 5100s, but had to change to 7100s to control the front with a heavy bumper and winch. Lee told me I needed 7100 to start, but I tried to save some money. I was wrong.

they tooooo long fer me!!!!! no biggie gonna try some duffs in the front

 

[360 4V]

Can't you make a custom shock mount for andy shock absorber you want?

 

[OsideDave]

Modern F250 front shock mounts work well for the Bilstein's. Good prices and easily available at your Ford dealer. Cut off old tower and weld on new ones to desired height

 

[360 4V]

Can I weld these modern F-250 shock mounts to my stock '66 Bronco frame with long shocks and reap increased travel?

 

[deltarat]

they tooooo long fer me!!!!! no biggie gonna try some duffs in the front

They don't make shorter ones? Can't you raise your shock mount?

 

[deltarat]

Can I weld these modern F-250 shock mounts to my stock '66 Bronco frame with long shocks and reap increased travel?

I have heard of someone doing that. I don't see why it wouldn't work.

 

[NYLES]

They don't make shorter ones? Can't you raise your shock mount?

My 250 mounts are high as they gonna get, and Im puttin the winch on so about to have the same problem you had with em.

 

[NYLES]

Can I weld these modern F-250 shock mounts to my stock '66 Bronco frame with long shocks and reap increased travel?

Dont think youll get more travel but you can run a longer shock for when you do increase your travel

 

[deltarat]

My 250 mounts are high as they gonna get, and Im puttin the winch on so about to have the same problem you had with em.

I meant a shorter 7100.