89 b2 Shock Question
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89 b2 Shock Question
Hey there guys quick question for ya, this 89 bronco 2 has its original shocks on it, now having replaced all the bushing on the front / rear end stabilizer bars, and the 2 blown radius arm bushings, its time to replace the shocks, but which ones to go with?
i wont really be doing anything 2 ridiculous just a work truck, and the occasional towing a few quads 2000 miles for sand fun.
Any suggestions i was looking at the Rancho rs5000series or possibly the Monroe Sensa-trac both run about $50.00 each but i am not sure on whats needed.
PS ( i just used those links as fast reference i will not be buying from CSK i do all my business with http://www.baxterautoparts.com/ AKA National Auto parts )
Thanks in advance!
i wont really be doing anything 2 ridiculous just a work truck, and the occasional towing a few quads 2000 miles for sand fun.
Any suggestions i was looking at the Rancho rs5000series or possibly the Monroe Sensa-trac both run about $50.00 each but i am not sure on whats needed.
PS ( i just used those links as fast reference i will not be buying from CSK i do all my business with http://www.baxterautoparts.com/ AKA National Auto parts )
Thanks in advance!
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Shock recommendations
Shock Recommendations IMHO:
1) Koni- Excellent for racing applications- overpriced for street applications
2) Tokico & Bilstein- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running very stiff tires on the street (such as Bridgstone that are 100% steel belted or tires with profiles shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra give that you need for both comfort & stability
3) KYB- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running a softer tires on the street (such as BFG that are a mix of steel & nylon belted or tires with profiles not shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra stiffness that you need for both comfort & stability. The GR-2’s are the equivalent to the Edelbrock IAS automatic adjusting units. Overall, stiffness between the Gas-a-just and the GR2’s are the same, the difference is the GR-2's valving which stiffens things up from a oem setting to that of the Gas-a-just units.. Best shock for the $/best price typically found at Performance Suspension Technologies (PST) and typically about 1/3 less than Bilstein.
4) Gabriel- A very nice good quality HD OEM replacement type unit.
1) Koni- Excellent for racing applications- overpriced for street applications
2) Tokico & Bilstein- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running very stiff tires on the street (such as Bridgstone that are 100% steel belted or tires with profiles shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra give that you need for both comfort & stability
3) KYB- A very good shock for street/strip applications. If you are running a softer tires on the street (such as BFG that are a mix of steel & nylon belted or tires with profiles not shorter than 50 series), these provide the extra stiffness that you need for both comfort & stability. The GR-2’s are the equivalent to the Edelbrock IAS automatic adjusting units. Overall, stiffness between the Gas-a-just and the GR2’s are the same, the difference is the GR-2's valving which stiffens things up from a oem setting to that of the Gas-a-just units.. Best shock for the $/best price typically found at Performance Suspension Technologies (PST) and typically about 1/3 less than Bilstein.
4) Gabriel- A very nice good quality HD OEM replacement type unit.
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A dual shock set up in front is always sweet. I have used a variety of shocks for my B2s. Ranchos are nice. For the rear shocks I get a chance, I have used a full sized Bronco shock and reamed out the mounting hole (to 1/2") so it fits with a new bolt and nyl-nut.
