Double shocks?Shock Hoops?

[1975SPORT]

K, I think that Im over thinking this cause its late and this suspension upgrade vs that one, and different opinions are causing me to ask questions. Shoot me or call me a retard humping a door knob if you want .

Main question: Many places offer the shock hoops for double/single use. If this increases travel as much as they say and Im running a 3 1/2 suspension with no body lift will I run into driveshaft problems or brake lines or something else.

After thought: some say double shocks if front/back/both cause a rougher ride, JD says as long as you are running the propper valved shocks it should be better...trying to sell their product or no?

 

[Tito]

Double shocks used to be the thing but that was before the massive articulation movement. Doubles are still good for racing, etc or if you are rolling with some massive meats but a properly valved (bilstein or adjustable (I'm running the Cage shocks)) will be adequate. The hoops are whats going to give you the chance to have the articulation you need for good crawling and traction. The higher the mount, the longer the shock travel available. You dont have to do the hoops, they look real cool but just using the f250 mounts will suffice and they are CHEAP.

With real good articulation comes the need for a good driveshaft with plenty of slip yoke on it and plenty long brake lines. If you are going to increase the travel, get the longer lines offered by the vendors or the ones from 1ahorsepower on ebay.

 

[1975SPORT]

Thanks PDX

 

[Apogee]

Dual shocks aren't necessary. The only advantage I see is the increased oil volume which helps in high-speed, pre-running type of use where you are cycling your suspension at high rates, assuming that they're valved accordingly. Two shocks designed for single use will result in a much harsher ride. Two shocks can be valved however such that they behave identically to one shock, just with more oil volume...but why? Even at that, there are much better solutions available with remote resevoirs, coilovers, bypass shocks, etc.

 

[kntr]

I like dual shocks on the front and singles on the rear. I do run the inboard shock set up in the rear so I think the duals up front help with body roll.

 

[00gyrhed]

Dual shocks are no longer necessary except for extreme high speed off road and then it is even questionable if it is set up right. Dual shocks cost more though so if you like the look and have lots of money go for it. The F250 shock towers mentioned above can be had at Ford for like $11 a piece. Part # E5TZ18183A.

The best way to select a shock is to ride in as many Broncos as you can with the same springs you have and use the one that you like the ride the most. I actually run cheap liquid filled '96 F250 shocks in the front. Did it just to get it on the road, found I like the ride for the way it is set up, and the way I drive. I will probably stick with it a while, at least until I wear them out anyway.