What shocks are you running?
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What shocks are you running?
I'm looking for new shocks to put on my F250. The rear has much beefier springs, the truck can haul 2 ton with no problem, but the shocks have blown out. Advance can get me a pair of the Monroe load-adjusting shocks for $109, but combined they're only good for 2400lbs. Anyone have experience with these shocks? I was also wondering what your opinions would be shock-wise for hauling loads like that.
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That's what I was thinking, but I'm not always running loads like that and when I go out to buy scrap (I'm a scrapper) I never really know what I'm going to be picking up. Filling the bags before I go out really isn't an option since the ride is harsh already with the springs, but then I can't really pick up a couple thousand pounds of rotors and then go fill the bags at a gas station. Also money is an issue (isn't it always?) and I don't think I can justify spending $600 on the kit with a compressor and all if I run maybe 2 heavy loads a month.
I think the load adjust shocks would work fine, I just don't want them blowing out if I go over their limit. Anyone ever have experience with those shocks?
I think the load adjust shocks would work fine, I just don't want them blowing out if I go over their limit. Anyone ever have experience with those shocks?
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I wouldn't put Monroes on my car if they were the last shockie on earth. Konis or Bilsteins with Firestone Airbags are the best bet. If you got an air tank that you could hook up to the airbags via a valve then you could pressurise the tank before you left home then just let as much as you need into the bags when you put a load on. I've got the in cab controller for mine and it was worth every cent.
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I wouldn't put Monroes on my car if they were the last shockie on earth. Konis or Bilsteins with Firestone Airbags are the best bet. If you got an air tank that you could hook up to the airbags via a valve then you could pressurise the tank before you left home then just let as much as you need into the bags when you put a load on. I've got the in cab controller for mine and it was worth every cent.
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I have heard pretty good about Monroe's too, but I think the best bet for you would still be a set of air bags. I know they are pricey, but I think Summit has them for $200 to $250.
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You can get the auto level bag kits as well. Add's to the price, but never have to worry about an air pump. For a gas shock on a truck, monroe is the best I have ever used. I currently run Gas Magnums on the back, with SensaTracs on all four positions on the front. I run Tokico's on my Mustang and have run Koni Adjustables in the past. Bilstiens are nice, but a bit overpriced in my opinion. Stay away from Rancho and Gabriel.
Here is the Firestone Stuff over at JCW
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Air_Compres...;0;2005938;0;0
http://www.jcwhitney.com/AIR-ADJUSTA...;0;2005937;0;0
Here is the Firestone Stuff over at JCW
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Air_Compres...;0;2005938;0;0
http://www.jcwhitney.com/AIR-ADJUSTA...;0;2005937;0;0
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On my F250, I run Gas Magnums on the front with SensaTracs on the back. The truck has a smooth ride loaded or unloaded but I have yet to really load it... I have always heard good things about Monroe's too and I'm happy with um so far. KYB Gas-A-Just is my choice for the car.
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Yeah looking at JCWhitney, I can get the air bags and a compressor kit for around $350 total, which is worth it.
Now say I get the air bags, should I just run regular shocks with them or get upgraded?
Sorry for all of the questions, running heavy loads is a new thing to me. I just want to be smart and safe about it.
Now say I get the air bags, should I just run regular shocks with them or get upgraded?
Sorry for all of the questions, running heavy loads is a new thing to me. I just want to be smart and safe about it.
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Shocks don't take any weight anyway, they're designed to dampen the spring's response to compression. Putting airbags on or adding another leaf etc increases the rebound strength of the spring after compression so the shocks would have to be up to that. In an ideal world you would want your shocks to have variable resistance depending on the amount of air you have in your bags at the time.
I've just aken a set of Monroes off the front of my F100 and replaced them with the Koni Heavy Track. Proven Products- About Heavy Track - proven.com.au - For all your suspension needs Major improvement.
Mind you, the roads here in Aus give the suspension a good workout, most of them are absolute
. If you've got billiard table smooth roads then maybe a monroe would be OK, but they don't last 5 minutes down here.
I've just aken a set of Monroes off the front of my F100 and replaced them with the Koni Heavy Track. Proven Products- About Heavy Track - proven.com.au - For all your suspension needs Major improvement.
Mind you, the roads here in Aus give the suspension a good workout, most of them are absolute
. If you've got billiard table smooth roads then maybe a monroe would be OK, but they don't last 5 minutes down here.
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Shocks don't take any weight anyway, they're designed to dampen the spring's response to compression. Putting airbags on or adding another leaf etc increases the rebound strength of the spring after compression so the shocks would have to be up to that. In an ideal world you would want your shocks to have variable resistance depending on the amount of air you have in your bags at the time.
I've just aken a set of Monroes off the front of my F100 and replaced them with the Koni Heavy Track. Proven Products- About Heavy Track - proven.com.au - For all your suspension needs Major improvement.
Mind you, the roads here in Aus give the suspension a good workout, most of them are absolute. If you've got billiard table smooth roads then maybe a monroe would be OK, but they don't last 5 minutes down here.
I've just aken a set of Monroes off the front of my F100 and replaced them with the Koni Heavy Track. Proven Products- About Heavy Track - proven.com.au - For all your suspension needs Major improvement.
Mind you, the roads here in Aus give the suspension a good workout, most of them are absolute
. If you've got billiard table smooth roads then maybe a monroe would be OK, but they don't last 5 minutes down here.As always thanks for the input guys!
