Rear shocks single or double??

[Slick]

?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:?<br><br>I know it has been covered in here before, but I can't find it in the old threds I saw...<br><br>BUT here goes once more! I have already bought the brackets needed for the conversion, but am hearing from people that I should not put them on and stick with the standard rear shock set-up??<br><br>The kit I have is the James Duff double rear shock kit, I am also installing their traction bars too. Any input on the traction bars would be a help too. I ordered their 7-/30 shocks to use in the system. Lastly, if it makes any diffrence or not, I still have the stock rear springs as well.<br><br>In short, Should I see if I can send it all back, or just keep the traction bars or what? For that matter, has anybody herd good or bad things about their shocks too while I'm at it?<br><br>As always I REALLY appreciate the help/feed back and I look forward to your replys!! ;D<br><br>thx<br><br>-slick- 8)

 

[tonto]

[quote author=Slick link=board=5;threadid=11558;start=0#84907 date=1037946555]<br> ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:?<br><br>I know it has been covered in here before, but I can't find it in the old threds I saw...<br><br>BUT here goes once more! I have already bought the brackets needed for the conversion, but am hearing from people that I should not put them on and stick with the standard rear shock set-up??<br><br>The kit I have is the James Duff double rear shock kit, I am also installing their traction bars too. Any input on the traction bars would be a help too. I ordered their 7-/30 shocks to use in the system. Lastly, if it makes any diffrence or not, I still have the stock rear springs as well.<br><br>In short, Should I see if I can send it all back, or just keep the traction bars or what? For that matter, has anybody herd good or bad things about their shocks too while I'm at it?<br><br>As always I REALLY appreciate the help/feed back and I look forward to your replys!! ;D<br><br>thx<br><br>-slick- 8)<br>[/quote]<br><br>I bought two of the J.D. shocks last year for the extra 1.5” of travel over any other shock available and to give them a try, I ran a single on each rear corner with national 11 leaf packs that are approx. 7 years old so my leafs are well broken in, with this set up the J.D. shocks I felt where way to stiff, it made my 11 leaf nationals feel like stiff stock leafs. I could only imagine that with your stock leafs and the single or dual for that matter J.D. shocks your rear end is going to be extremely stiff/hard.<br>If I were you I’d look into getting a set of Bill Stein I think the number is 5100 series and run singles and see how those feel with your stock leaf springs.<br>As far as traction bars I think there just a band aid for another issue somewhere in you suspension that should be diagnosed and fixed, not to mention how much they limit travel.<br>Remember it's just my $.02. Later, Francois.<br>

 

[Slick]

:-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[<br><br>nobody has an opinion on this??<br><br>how sad...

 

[howiebilt]

OK you asked for it ;D<br><br>I was told by James Duff folks that every bronco they have seen roll on the trail had a single shock set up . I personally run single ranchos in the rear and I will upgrade to newer ones when they wear out ...but I will still run singles . I have placed my shocks in front of the housing and angled slightly forward and towards eachother at the top . There are pics on my web site if you get bored . :-U

 

[wildbill]

8) 8) 8) Im from the old school and I say 2 on each wheel works for me and has been that way since about 74 and I wont go less good luck with your choice. Bill 8) :

 

[Guest]

i dont know if im right but since you already bought it i say go with the double.. I've heard that it rides better on the road at 70 or so... for the traction bars... havnt realy heard much about them... and for there shocks ive heard people recomend them before.. maybe some rs9000 would be nice?? not sure.. :-U

 

[BwoncoHowie]

Dual shocks really work especially if you go fast over rugged trails or fly your Bronco. Dual rear shocks (per wheel) also help stabilize the rear if you pull trailers at highway speeds. They came stock on Stroppe prepaired Baja Broncos. I never disagreed with any Stroppe modification.<br>just my $.02 worth...

 

[DJM75]

I had the James Duff duals on the rear and the ride was reallly rough. I took one off on each corner and it made a noticable difference in ride and didn't affect body roll much. I would just go with one. Wait I did just go with one.<br><br> Don

 

[Rustytruck]

When I bought my truck 23 years ago I double shocked both ends and it worked well back then but in the years since I went to a 3 inch lift and Rancho 9000 and single shocked it but even with the adjustments I didnt really care for them so I tossed them and went to single Duff 70/30 and I just love those shocks the front is a really good ride and always under control and the rear is firm but not choppy as for roll control the 33 BFG's I run are radial so the tires flex so much I dont think the shocks play much part until it would be too late. Ill bet Stropp would do Broncos differently if he was building them now with the newer technologies. As for Bilstiens never tried them so I cant comment. If some one wants to send me a free set I will try them and let you know. Unless your climbing sand dunes I dont see the need for traction bars. It seems like half of the time you got a wheel in the air when 4 wheeling.

 

[6677ebman]

I like to put duals up front and leave singles in the back, since all the weight is really in the front. Wouldn't hurt to put 'em in the back, but isn't really necessary.

 

[thesnake]

Bill Stroppe and Wildbill are good enough for me.<br><br>snake

 

[mlogan24]

I'm just curious-has anybody run the Bilsteins? It always seems like people are sayin-I heard they're good, but no one has them.

 

[GRIZZLY]

[quote author=mlogan24 link=board=5;threadid=11558;start=0#87953 date=1038931277]<br>I'm just curious-has anybody run the Bilsteins? It always seems like people are sayin-I heard they're good, but no one has them.<br>[/quote]I'm curious about this too. After Christmas I'm doing the BC route with Wristed Housing, spring rockers, inboard rear shock mount and am debating on buying Bilsteins or RS9012's.

 

[Waverous]

[quote author=Slick link=board=5;threadid=11558;start=0#84907 date=1037946555]<br> ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:? ?:?<br><br>I know it has been covered in here before, but I can't find it in the old threds I saw...<br><br>BUT here goes once more! I have already bought the brackets needed for the conversion, but am hearing from people that I should not put them on and stick with the standard rear shock set-up??<br><br>The kit I have is the James Duff double rear shock kit, I am also installing their traction bars too. Any input on the traction bars would be a help too. I ordered their 7-/30 shocks to use in the system. Lastly, if it makes any diffrence or not, I still have the stock rear springs as well.<br><br>In short, Should I see if I can send it all back, or just keep the traction bars or what? For that matter, has anybody herd good or bad things about their shocks too while I'm at it?<br><br>As always I REALLY appreciate the help/feed back and I look forward to your replys!! ;D<br><br>thx<br><br>-slick- 8)<br>[/quote]<br><br>I like the dual Duffs in the back and in the front, but has for traction bars, seems like they would definitelyhamper any wheeling you do

 

[lars]

[quote author=mlogan24 link=board=5;threadid=11558;start=0#87953 date=1038931277]<br>I'm just curious-has anybody run the Bilsteins? It always seems like people are sayin-I heard they're good, but no one has them.<br>[/quote]<br><br>I've got Bilsteins, one per corner, 3" lift, 33" tires. 6100 series (12" stroke) in the front, 5100's (10" stroke) in the back. They replaced dual Rancho 9000's in front and single Rancho 9000's in the back. The fronts were spendy at $125 each but the rears cost about the same as the Ranchos they replaced- $69 a piece. I only went with the 6100's in front to get the spherical rod ends to avoid binding when the axle is crossed up. I've got a Cross inboard mount in back so that's not a problem.<br><br>I did several "before and after" runs on my favorite bumpy farm road. The difference in comfort and control was impressive. I could never find a setting with the Ranchos that could simultaneously soak up the big bumps and yet not pogo all over the place. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat.

 

[mlogan24]

Thanks lars-that's exactly what I was wondering. I had a feeling that the Bilsteins are much better than the 9000's. The only thing I'm wondering is how a setup like yours is versus dual 9000's at every corner. My buddy is running the Wildhorses setup like that and his is great in ride quality both on and off road (we've even jumped it all four wheels in the air, and it was like landing on a pillow). One gripe about his sthough, si that it does have a soft ride, but it seems to "roll" when braking fast. Like braking a Buick. Since you had duals up front, your experience seems like it would be a pretty aaccurate comparison. <br><br>Another nice thing is single Bilstein's is a lot cheaper than dual 9000's at all 4 corners.

 

[77BroncoWag]

[quote author=Slick link=board=5;threadid=11558;start=0#85297 date=1038074131]<br> :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[<br><br>nobody has an opinion on this??<br><br>how sad...<br>[/quote]<br><br>which dual shock kit? Do you have a body lift?