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Post by Carl McFly on Dec 12, 2009 19:32:06 GMT -5
I noticed last week that my passengers front shock is leaking. I have 2 questions for ya
I have a 3" lift. Where can I get shocks that are built 3" longer than stock? The ones installed came with my 2" BB
EDIT - found some on 4wd.com
Second question is regarding symptoms of a bad shock. I hit a bump tonight (passenger front wheel) and my front end did a wobble / shake kind of thing. It reminded me of the wobble I used to get with a bad ball joint on a RWD car. Will a bad shock do that? Give a wobble when you hit a bump?
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Post by Kurt on Dec 12, 2009 20:26:16 GMT -5
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Post by ddewar53 on Dec 13, 2009 19:52:27 GMT -5
Agree with Kurt as far as where to get new shocks.
for the second part - the wobble thing. There have been numerous discussions on that here, just do a search on "Death Wobble" and you'll see what I mean
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Post by Captian Carnage on Dec 13, 2009 20:46:05 GMT -5
Quadratech is where I buy mine Skyjackers last a couple of years In the front
They are around 40 a piece Or go for good 1s Bilsteins they are 80-100 a piece Carl I checked I have a set of rear shocks for a 3 in lift+ a set for 4-6in lift My front spares are for a 4 inch lift
I get all my shocks at Quadratech they are good and great prices
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Post by beaker on Dec 13, 2009 22:12:33 GMT -5
A wobble is mostly due to worn suspension or steering components. Shocks (and the steering damper) will at best help mask the problem, but there's likely something else going on...
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Post by ZAEDOCK on Dec 14, 2009 7:11:13 GMT -5
The shock's job is to stop the spring from oscillating. A bad shock may cause some bouncing. I would look at the complete front end though. FWIW, I've had a leaky rear shock for about 4-5 years now and they still seem to keep the rear end from bouncing.
At least it will flex better off road. ;D
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Post by fortyfour on Dec 14, 2009 8:46:35 GMT -5
Carl, Dom has BDS shocks in stock for a good price. Make sure you mention that you on NEOW or are in BSJ, he'll give you an even better price. I like the dampening characteristics of the BDS shocks that I run (got them at Dom's).
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Post by Kurt on Dec 14, 2009 9:51:48 GMT -5
Carl, If you need a shock I can swing by Lou's and pick it up any day thru Thursday for you and bring to to the meeting Saturday.  Lou also carries BDS shocks. |
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Post by Carl McFly on Dec 14, 2009 17:13:43 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. Have shocks on order and I'm gonna look over my suspension, see what might be lose or worn
Appreciate all the input!
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