whats your take on SHOCKS

[Jeep Slayer]

Ok so what is your take on shocks???
I am in need of shocks and I run a stock hight rig with 31's I use it mostly for Hiway and dirt road running no real hard core rocks or anything.
I am on a budget and was goning to head down and just get some shocks from autozone (I also need a new stabizer). I would love to have ranchos but just don't have the cash

 

[tcjones76]

Since your budget is tight, shop around the local parts stores. Ask for a shock for a 2-3" lifted Bronco, this will give you a longer shock, and more down travel. I just put 2 RS5000 (pn RS5112) on the back for under $75 from VIP, they work pretty good.

 

[Alex]

IS there such a thing as a 70/30 shock? One with valving that is heavier on the up than on the down? I seem to remember hearing somthing about those a few years back.

 

[LSUpete]

James Duff sells those shocks.

 

[77TexasBronc]

Yep, What Pete said "they are from James Duff"

http://www.jamesduff.com/eb/suspension.html

I havent had a problem with mine however they havent seen any road time in a Loooong time. May last forever at this rate!

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

The Edelbrock shock is a great street shock for trucks and pretty good on fire roads, etc. Not good for real wheeling tho.

 

[malcolmzilla]

I've found the Superlift Hydros to ride quite comfy but still damp well, piston must be mounted UP however (no gas blanket), valving on 'em I'd say is around 70/30 too.

 

[americanhorses]

I've been running the same set of KYB's for 10 years with no problems. They have a lifetime warranty.

 

[fastmusicfan]

Edelbrock makes a shock that fits a unlifted bronco with stock shock towers? Anybody know a part number or anything? Thanks in advance. Tom

 

[flint_knapper]

Tom's also has a 70/30 shock for a few bucks less than duffs.

 

[TMC]

Last year I had the same need. I put on Trailmaster SS and I love them. I have stock height and with 31s. Nice travel ect.

Paul

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

[quote author=fastmusicfan link=board=5;threadid=19192;start=0#msg147335 date=1056508881]
Edelbrock makes a shock that fits a unlifted bronco with stock shock towers? Anybody know a part number or anything? Thanks in advance. Tom
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Go Here! http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/ias_shocks_ford.html
They don't have a listing for the EB, :'( but they do have an application for the '78-'79 BB. "So what?" you may be asking. ???
Well when I open my Rancho Catalog it says the EBs and the eBBs require the exact same shocks, front and rear. 33209 front, & 34207 rear. I haven't been able to find the actual specs of the Edelbrocks so I won't promise they're a perfect fit.

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

Q: Who make shocks that fit the stock mounts with the stock ride hieght?

A: Nobody makes a shock that fits a stock Bronco very well.


At rest, the shock mounts in the rear are about 18" apart. At full droop the mounts are abount 24" apart, and a good bounce will compress it all 'till there is only about 11". The stock spring are pretty darn flexy

So the ideal shock for the stock Bronco will have about 14" stroke, and compress to a length of 11".
Can anyone see a problem with these desired measurements? Any shock that is short enough to not be crushed during heavy compression is too short to connect the shock mounts while at rest. What to do?

Cheapest solution is to add about 4" to the axle bump stops. This will make room for a longer canned shock AND give a good ballance of compression and extension. The down side is you lose about half your available travel. The up side is it's still better than a jsheep.
For the best shock solution there is a number aftermarket shock mounts that will totally allow you to use every inch of travel, leaving the jsheep boys blushing with from inadequacy.

Just food for thought.

 

[fastmusicfan]

I never thought I would say the phrase "Thanks, Skuzzlebutt!" in my life, but here goes......"Thanks, Skuzzlebutt!"