some different shocks, not titan specific

PrerunnerGreg · 05-26-2005, 07:00 AM

I was messing around in the garage and thought Id line a bunch of different shock up and show the relative sizes and such. Its not related to our trucks really, but im sure some might be interested.

PrerunnerGreg · 05-26-2005, 07:13 AM

Ok, now that I can see the pics I will describe what you're seeing. From right to left. Rancho RSX for the rear of our titan's, 10" travel. Next, Fox 2" body shock w/ 8" travel and a remote reservour, these replaced my stock rear shocks before the blocks. Third top, Donahoe replacement coil-over for a Tundra with a custom adaptor for the titan (no coil-spring). Third lower, stock 2wd titan coil assembly. 4th, Fox 2.5" 4 tube bypass shock, with custom tubes. These are for the rear of a toyota im building. 5th from right, SAW 2.5" internal bypass coil-over. 6th, 3" SAW bypass shocks. They started as a coilover then all the bypass tubes were added later. And on the far left is a 3.5" set of hand made coil-overs for a '72 f-100 im building. they are ugly but still kinda cool in my eyes. The pic on the right shows the difference between a rancho (typical 5000, RSX or 9000) shaft and seal area, and that of a typical 2.5" shock (SAW, King,DRE, Fox). Enjoy.

NorCal 4x4 · 05-29-2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerGreg

Ok, now that I can see the pics I will describe what you're seeing. From right to left. Rancho RSX for the rear of our titan's, 10" travel. Next, Fox 2" body shock w/ 8" travel and a remote reservour, these replaced my stock rear shocks before the blocks. Third top, Donahoe replacement coil-over for a Tundra with a custom adaptor for the titan (no coil-spring). Third lower, stock 2wd titan coil assembly. 4th, Fox 2.5" 4 tube bypass shock, with custom tubes. These are for the rear of a toyota im building. 5th from right, SAW 2.5" internal bypass coil-over. 6th, 3" SAW bypass shocks. They started as a coilover then all the bypass tubes were added later. And on the far left is a 3.5" set of hand made coil-overs for a '72 f-100 im building. they are ugly but still kinda cool in my eyes. The pic on the right shows the difference between a rancho (typical 5000, RSX or 9000) shaft and seal area, and that of a typical 2.5" shock (SAW, King,DRE, Fox). Enjoy.

You've described the Bilstein 5100 series' ride as "European", and good for towing, etc. Which sounds a little firm maybe? RSX I think you said something like plush.

What about the Fox remote reservoir shocks you had on, in comparison to the Bilsteins on-road and off-road?

Also, did you have the same tires on back in the Fox days?
I know you mentioned "rough" in describing the MTs.

PrerunnerGreg · 05-30-2005, 07:53 AM

Ive had the M/Ts on during all the shock changes. I valve the Foxs to suit my taste, and they ride super plush but still dont bottom-out and the rebound is really fast which helps alot on really rough dirt roads, but can seem a bit "loose" when towing. The RSX are about the smoothest shock available, speed bumps seem to just about disappear and rough roads smooth out alot, there is a bit less big hit absorption, but they do a great job for the price and offer a very "american car" like ride. The bilstiens Im using are very good for towing and the street/hwy ride is very good, very positive feeling. Great for 4xing but maybe a little too comunicative for fast desert running (although ive done plenty). Actaully less harsh than the stock o/r shocks and better controll with heavy loads or towing. When I say "european" ride I guess the easiest way to describe is firm yet compliant. You can feel whats going on but its not harsh at all. Unlike a 77 Cady, where you are disconnected from the road. I hope that helps describe the differences a bit.

ptgarcia · 05-30-2005, 07:20 PM

Hey Greg, which Bilstein's did you run? I just got back from a trip pulling our new (almost) 8000 lbs travel trailer and at times the truck felt loose. I wouldn't mind trying the Bilsteins. Thanks.

PrerunnerGreg · 05-31-2005, 09:40 PM

I use a 10" travel shock (number 6245). It's for a different truck but the valving is really nice for the rear of our trucks. The ends of the shock arent the right size though, I machine one end larger and then make a custom spacer for the other end and machine the rubber bushing to accept the new spacer/bushing. I sell them for $89 ea, which is a hair more than you may find them for elsewhere, but not this model with the custom parts.