I am looking for some longer travel shocks, preferably remote reservoir, for my trail only D2. What is the best bang for the buck here? I am not going to buy really expensive shocks. I just need more travel...
Man, thanks for the "pointers", but I have been wheeling for years! 12 years to be exact with my same D2.I understand what it takes to crawl. I just wanted to know if the dweb masses had some great insight into my original question. hahahaha
My down travel is limited when my shocks fully extend. Looking for get longer shocks that will allow more down travel. and remote shocks typically allow more up travel because the fluid/gas has somewhere to go.
not sure...just more. I know my current "+2" shocks are limiting me. Not to mention they have been on my truck for 11 years and just need to be replaced.
Up travel....IMO....is just as important as down. Being flexible both directions only helps. Up travel the wheels actually keep better traction because the springs are pushing down on the rock or whatever you are crawling over...
I am going to stop now before this becomes a legendary web post. hahahaha
Wimp...your shock should not be the limiting factor in your suspension...
not sure...just more. I know my current "+2" shocks are limiting me. Not to mention they have been on my truck for 11 years and just need to be replaced.
The reason I ask is that it may simply be more of a shock mount location issue than a travel issue. I have Terrafirma TF127/128, which have about 10" of travel. That's a pretty decent number for a shock without an external reservoir. You may find significant benefit by simply dropping your upper mount points.