New Shocks
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2022
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yeah the FX4 shocks ARE differant, I suspect stiffer. At 55 lbs I occasionally get the low pressure light, which I pretty much ignore..I may try going lower, thanks!!
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 413
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From: N. Appalachistan
Somewhat of a technical question here: What is the adjustment **** actually changing? Rebound damping, compression damping, both? And how does it accomplish this?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2021
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So if I have them and need to claim a warranty, you send me the new shock to swap out so my truck isn't stranded?
Cross-Country
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 56
Likes: 54
From: MI
I did the same when I had 60 (not 60k) miles. I usually carry a heavy load and the oem twin-tubes are not up to the task.
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Former Vendor
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It does both actually.
The way the "base" is designed it accomplishes that.
Keep in mind the 9000's is the first adjustable shock that did this and still does, I mean other do it now too. LOL
You work with where you bought them from. Most will ask for pics/etc to start the process and help you stay on the road.
No eBay please.
The way the "base" is designed it accomplishes that.
Keep in mind the 9000's is the first adjustable shock that did this and still does, I mean other do it now too. LOL
No eBay please.
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 48
Likes: 21
From: BFE SD
Man, all this shock talk has me wondering...
so the FX4 shocks are stiffer? just making sure if that is the case. if so, I should check out 5100s? I commute 99% of the time and they rest of the time - haul some sheet, tow some sheet, and drive to the backwoods target range for some family time.
I do need to check tire pressure tho. they are probably waaaay up there.
but here's the thing... i was thinking of dropping down to 17s or 18s (from the 20s). should I wait on shocks til after the tires? or just DO IT...?
TIA
Zee
so the FX4 shocks are stiffer? just making sure if that is the case. if so, I should check out 5100s? I commute 99% of the time and they rest of the time - haul some sheet, tow some sheet, and drive to the backwoods target range for some family time.
I do need to check tire pressure tho. they are probably waaaay up there.
but here's the thing... i was thinking of dropping down to 17s or 18s (from the 20s). should I wait on shocks til after the tires? or just DO IT...?
TIA
Zee
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 8,640
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Man, all this shock talk has me wondering...
so the FX4 shocks are stiffer? just making sure if that is the case. if so, I should check out 5100s? I commute 99% of the time and they rest of the time - haul some sheet, tow some sheet, and drive to the backwoods target range for some family time.
I do need to check tire pressure tho. they are probably waaaay up there.
but here's the thing... i was thinking of dropping down to 17s or 18s (from the 20s). should I wait on shocks til after the tires? or just DO IT...?
TIA
Zee
so the FX4 shocks are stiffer? just making sure if that is the case. if so, I should check out 5100s? I commute 99% of the time and they rest of the time - haul some sheet, tow some sheet, and drive to the backwoods target range for some family time.
I do need to check tire pressure tho. they are probably waaaay up there.
but here's the thing... i was thinking of dropping down to 17s or 18s (from the 20s). should I wait on shocks til after the tires? or just DO IT...?
TIA
Zee
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 5,901
Likes: 3,523
From: Uh oh, CA
Man, all this shock talk has me wondering...
so the FX4 shocks are stiffer? just making sure if that is the case. if so, I should check out 5100s? I commute 99% of the time and they rest of the time - haul some sheet, tow some sheet, and drive to the backwoods target range for some family time.
I do need to check tire pressure tho. they are probably waaaay up there.
but here's the thing... i was thinking of dropping down to 17s or 18s (from the 20s). should I wait on shocks til after the tires? or just DO IT...?
TIA
Zee
so the FX4 shocks are stiffer? just making sure if that is the case. if so, I should check out 5100s? I commute 99% of the time and they rest of the time - haul some sheet, tow some sheet, and drive to the backwoods target range for some family time.
I do need to check tire pressure tho. they are probably waaaay up there.
but here's the thing... i was thinking of dropping down to 17s or 18s (from the 20s). should I wait on shocks til after the tires? or just DO IT...?
TIA
Zee
Former Vendor
Joined: Jan 2011
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How many miles on those shocks by chance?
As mentioned these are not a stiff/firm shock.
Buy new shocks.
As mentioned these are not a stiff/firm shock.
Buy new shocks.
Man, all this shock talk has me wondering...
so the FX4 shocks are stiffer? just making sure if that is the case. if so, I should check out 5100s? I commute 99% of the time and they rest of the time - haul some sheet, tow some sheet, and drive to the backwoods target range for some family time.
I do need to check tire pressure tho. they are probably waaaay up there.
but here's the thing... i was thinking of dropping down to 17s or 18s (from the 20s). should I wait on shocks til after the tires? or just DO IT...?
TIA
Zee
so the FX4 shocks are stiffer? just making sure if that is the case. if so, I should check out 5100s? I commute 99% of the time and they rest of the time - haul some sheet, tow some sheet, and drive to the backwoods target range for some family time.
I do need to check tire pressure tho. they are probably waaaay up there.
but here's the thing... i was thinking of dropping down to 17s or 18s (from the 20s). should I wait on shocks til after the tires? or just DO IT...?
TIA
Zee
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2021
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Agreed. Stock shocks are the cheapest thing they can put on the truck with an acceptable warranty rate as to not warrant anything better. Most people don't even know when their shocks are blown and happily rolling down the road on original shocks at 150k+ on the clock.
Logistics Pro
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This thread is also the first time I ever see anyone say FX4 shocks are stiffer. I don't recall anyone ever prove or disprove it either way, but my butt-calibrated feel first time I drove mine with the FX4 package was it was quite soft, it's the spring that people feel and complain about when unloaded. Turns out trucks that can carry 3-5000lbs with tires pumped up to 75psi ride rough with just the driver in it. Imagine that.