CST L/T or PRG M/T???

[MrStevie]

Thanks A.I.I., I've got to sleep on it I guess. I need to put a number on how much i'm willing to spend on a kit and get whatever is in that range. I'm all about doing things right the first time, but I've been so anxious to get out in the desert that i've been looking into cheaper kits. I might just have to wait and get the Camburg kit. I'll be coming into money in January so I'll be able to go all out then. Still leaves some time for desert season.

[CL 8 2WD]

Originally Posted by A.I.I.Raciing

So dont worry about what Greg has on the shelf, he can make adjustments later regardless of what kit you go with, because you can pay him to come out the dezert and set up your truck.

I just ran my truck, then reported back to Greg.
He made some valving adjustments on the front and went with a bigger shock in the rear. I am very happy with the way my truck performs now, I don't bottom out too easily and can go faster It's all in the tuning cant wait for O.W.

[MrStevie]

Originally Posted by CL 8 2WD

I just ran my truck, then reported back to Greg.
He made some valving adjustments on the front and went with a bigger shock in the rear. I am very happy with the way my truck performs now, I don't bottom out too easily and can go faster It's all in the tuning cant wait for O.W.

Maybe i'll be lucky and break something at o.w. That way i'll be forced to upgrade...

[rynomx785]

Originally Posted by CL 8 2WD

I just ran my truck, then reported back to Greg.
He made some valving adjustments on the front and went with a bigger shock in the rear. I am very happy with the way my truck performs now, I don't bottom out too easily and can go faster It's all in the tuning cant wait for O.W.

What shock were you running and what shock are you running now?

[CL 8 2WD]

Originally Posted by rynomx785

What shock were you running and what shock are you running now?

I have custom tuned Radflo's up front
In the rear I had 2.0 Radflo piggy backs but swapped them out to 2.5 emulsion's.
So far this set up works really really well, so much better in the whoop's Next test will be the jumps at OW

[rynomx785]

Originally Posted by CL 8 2WD

I have custom tuned Radflo's up front
In the rear I had 2.0 Radflo piggy backs but swapped them out to 2.5 emulsion's.
So far this set up works really really well, so much better in the whoop's Next test will be the jumps at OW

I think that I'm just gonna save for by passes and the Giant kit. The 2.0's work well enough for now. I'm gonna order the rebuild kit for them tomorrow.

[MrStevie]

Originally Posted by CL 8 2WD

I have custom tuned Radflo's up front
In the rear I had 2.0 Radflo piggy backs but swapped them out to 2.5 emulsion's.
So far this set up works really really well, so much better in the whoop's Next test will be the jumps at OW

can't wait to see how your truck does out there. so the 2.5 emulsions are Radflo's also?

[rynomx785]

Originally Posted by MrStevie

can't wait to see how your truck does out there. so the 2.5 emulsions are Radflo's also?

Yes sir. . . Radflo Suspension Technology - Non-Coil Shock Absorber Applications

[MrStevie]

Originally Posted by rynomx785

Yes sir. . . Radflo Suspension Technology - Non-Coil Shock Absorber Applications

Any pics of what the shocks look like? I have no idea what emulsion means...

[m1key]

Looks like a tall -can with no piggy back thing is beefy

[rynomx785]

Originally Posted by MrStevie

Any pics of what the shocks look like? I have no idea what emulsion means...

It looks just like the external reservoir shock but with no reservoir. My question is, whats the difference between a emulsion shock and a internal reservoir shock? Is there a difference?

[CL 8 2WD]

Originally Posted by rynomx785

I think that I'm just gonna save for by passes and the Giant kit. The 2.0's work well enough for now. I'm gonna order the rebuild kit for them tomorrow.

Originally Posted by MrStevie

can't wait to see how your truck does out there. so the 2.5 emulsions are Radflo's also?

Originally Posted by MrStevie

Any pics of what the shocks look like? I have no idea what emulsion means...

Originally Posted by m1key

Looks like a tall -can with no piggy back thing is beefy

Originally Posted by rynomx785

It looks just like the external reservoir shock but with no reservoir. My question is, whats the difference between a emulsion shock and a internal reservoir shock? Is there a difference?

I won't have the green light to do my rear suspension for a year or two So I will make due with what I have, and fyi the 2.5's emulsion Radflo's dampen 100X better than the 2.0 piggy backs

New Rear Shocks From Radflo

SIZE: The diameter of the shock absorber body must be matched to the vehicle weight and intended use. Larger diameter shocks contain more oil for greater operating efficiency, as well as larger internal components and mounting hardware for strength.
2.0" Shocks are recommended for light weight vehicles (up to 5,000 lbs) and street applications. Multiple shocks per corner must be installed for heavier vehicles.

2.5" Shocks are recommended for medium weight vehicles (5,000 – 7,500 lbs) and recreational or racing applications. A single 2.5" shock is comparable in performance to dual 2.0" shocks.

3.0" Shocks are recommended for heavy weight vehicles (over 7,500 lbs) and professional racing applications. A single 3.0" shock is comparable in performance to dual 2.5" shocks

[NorCal 4x4]

Originally Posted by rynomx785

It looks just like the external reservoir shock but with no reservoir. My question is, whats the difference between a emulsion shock and a internal reservoir shock? Is there a difference?

Yes, the internal reservoirs have a piston that separates the oil and nitrogen, but I found this link ...
No room for a remote reservoir? Emulsion shocks are a great option. Just like a monotube shock with a remote or piggyback reservoir, you'll find oil and nitrogen inside. The difference is that the emulsion shock does not divide the nitrogen and oil. It mingles and emulsifies inside the shock. Since nitrogen expands very little when heated, the mixture provides great performance.

Here Radflo describes the internal reservoir as well as the other types:
Internal floating piston shocks are identical to emulsion shocks with one exception. A floating piston located within the shock body keeps the oil and Nitrogen gas separated. This allows the shock to be mounted at an angle, and to perform more efficiently than emulsion shocks.

The 2.5" rear Radflo can now also be purchased from PRGproducts with an external reservoir, and for not that much more.

[rynomx785]

Does anybody have a price yet? On Radflos website it looks like $275 a piece.

[motorvisions]

i asked greg about the 2.5 radlos w/ the remote resi and he said they would be between 600-700 bucks i believe