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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Rear shock question...

For those running aftermarket shocks (the kind with a boot specifically)

Do you have the rear shocks mounted with the boot on top? Or on the bottom?

Is there any advantage either way or is it just personal preference about how it looks?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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Depends on the shock.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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Either way for a fluid dampened shock. But boot down would be my choice. Gas charged shocks are usually boot down.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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i have the same shocks ... i have boot up on myn... but it dont matter.... what ever you like... wish i could find dulle shocks for the frount.. all i find is tripals.. wounder if you could do that but just put 2 shocks on it
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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I'm sure you could. I've seen doubles before but don't remember where. You try 4wd.com?

Originally Posted by pjwoolw
Either way for a fluid dampened shock. But boot down would be my choice. Gas charged shocks are usually boot down.
Is there any reason why that is? Just curious if it's better for any reason.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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I'd put the boot up. Less chance of water getting trapped in the boot. Plus on ones like rancho 9000 the **** is on the tube end. You want it on the bottom so you can reach it easier.
 
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