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Ned Connolly (Roverned)
| | Posted on Monday, January 27, 2003 - 06:16 pm: | 
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Right now I've got OME N76s in the rear of my DI and while I like the extra articulation they offer, they're a little too soft for my liking.
I was hoping someone may have some experience with/recommendations for other "longer" travel shocks as a replacement.
I've always liked Bilsteins and I'm not a fan of Ranchos, but I'm open to hear any suggestions... |
Will Roeder (Will_Roeder)
| | Posted on Monday, January 27, 2003 - 07:53 pm: |
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What kind of length are you lookin for? something like 12 inch? or what?
Ive got 12inch eyelet-eyelet ranchos on all 4 corners of my truck, but the ranchos are pretty poor shocks, and im not happy with them at all.
If you have the money, i say go with a bilstein 7100 series shock (which is about 160-200 $ per shock at most shops) |
Chip Salisbury (Disconites)
| | Posted on Monday, January 27, 2003 - 08:09 pm: |
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Check out Expedition Exchange. They have a DIY fix to add a few more inches to rear articulation |
Will Roeder (Will_Roeder)
| | Posted on Monday, January 27, 2003 - 08:14 pm: |
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Chip,
On EE, they show how to extend a shock that uses the stock lower mount (a post-type mount). The N76 shock is an eyelet mount, so it can't be lengthened in the same manner. Also, Ned wanted a stiffer shock, so lengthening his current shock (even though he cant) would not do him any good as far as stiffness goes.
Will Roeder |
nadim
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 - 07:43 am: |
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Ned, (seems I am writing myself, since my knick-name is Ned - short for Nadim)
I have the same shock in the rear. I know that they are a wee bit more soft than they should be, however, coupled with some weight, and the 762 progressive springs, they are a charm. Ho Chung also suggested to me to use similarly softer shocks up front, thereby having a nice, soft set-up...(like the 764 springs and the N70 up front) |
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