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Cargo Master
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There are several that install King reservoir shocks but it’s more for looks over function. Previous owner was building a bro dozer as the last truck that I could think of that would need those shocks would be a dually. I guess if you plan on driving fast off-road and shock fade is a concern. If it were my 450 and I planned on using it like most are used for, I would replace them with a regular quality shock and sell those Kings.
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There are several that install King reservoir shocks but it’s more for looks over function. Previous owner was building a bro dozer as the last truck that I could think of that would need those shocks would be a dually. I guess if you plan on driving fast off-road and shock fade is a concern. If it were my 450 and I planned on using it like most are used for, I would replace them with a regular quality shock and sell those Kings.
As for OP towing, I guess it depends on what he's towing on if it's gonna tow level or if he's gonna need bags, but from looking at his picture, it almost looks a hair nose high just the way its sitting. Before I modded my 450, I pulled our camper and it squatted my truck a decent amount. its a 44' Toyhauler that weighs in close to 19k pounds.
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Mountain Pass
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I don't think the Carli coil springs change the load capacity, some of their full leaf packs do. It doesn't appear that you have replacement leaf springs though. The shocks look to be their "Pintop" shock, how is the ride? I ask because I've read that their pintop shocks can make the ride firm in daily use, too firm for some owners. They are made to perform well at speed offroad. I guess you could say, their best shock for aggressive offroad driving.
I would say they ride very firm, which I'm OK with. Very used to firm riding vehicles
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Mountain Pass
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There are several that install King reservoir shocks but it’s more for looks over function. Previous owner was building a bro dozer as the last truck that I could think of that would need those shocks would be a dually. I guess if you plan on driving fast off-road and shock fade is a concern. If it were my 450 and I planned on using it like most are used for, I would replace them with a regular quality shock and sell those Kings.
Considering swapping to stock as well. I'm guessing I could cover the cost by selling these.
Makes me wonder what the previous owner was building as it was owned by a company
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Mountain Pass
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Carli got back to me. They said it is most likely this kit
https://www.cjcoffroad.com/collectio...nsion-system-1
https://www.cjcoffroad.com/collectio...nsion-system-1
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