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Shock options
Shock options
Hi guys,
I have recently RUF'd my 92 sierra and lengthened the rear to fit Feroza leaves and now I'm after shocks. I haven't managed to flex it up to take measurements yet as im still chasing some u bolts (anyone know a good place to buy u bolts in Newcastle?) but I have no idea what shocks I should be looking at, or what I should be looking for?
Any suggestions or experiences?
I have recently RUF'd my 92 sierra and lengthened the rear to fit Feroza leaves and now I'm after shocks. I haven't managed to flex it up to take measurements yet as im still chasing some u bolts (anyone know a good place to buy u bolts in Newcastle?) but I have no idea what shocks I should be looking at, or what I should be looking for?
Any suggestions or experiences?
I am not sure exactly how much lift i have but it is SPOA with extended shackles i think. Not sure if it has RUF but my front shocks are from the rear of a suzuki swift. The rear shocks are GQ lifted ones but i have inverted them. Have pretty good travel.
Tow Rig - 4.2 Turbo Deisel GQ. 5in coils, 2in body, f&r tube bars, sliders, 35's.
Comp Truck - Sierra, ute chop, G16B, 6.5 xfer, exo cage, 34 JT II's, 3/4 eliptical rear, SPOA, 2in body.
Comp Truck - Sierra, ute chop, G16B, 6.5 xfer, exo cage, 34 JT II's, 3/4 eliptical rear, SPOA, 2in body.
Thanks Dominator, your zuk is pretty similiar to what mine will end up like.
I'll add a bit more information which may help my cause.
- It's a 92 SWB Sierra ute with SPOA WT Sierra diffs.
- RUF
- Daihatsu Feroza leaves in the rear.
- Standard Sierra shackles all round.
- I can fab up shock towers for the front to suit the length of the shocks
- Since the rear of the body has been chopped into a ute shock length is no issue as I can make a new chassis cross member to suit
- I'd rather spend the money once and get something the right length for my flex (yet to be measured) and valved correctly for a Sierra then use shocks from different vehicles (I'm sure people have had great success mixing and matching but I would like to get this right the first time)
I'll add a bit more information which may help my cause.
- It's a 92 SWB Sierra ute with SPOA WT Sierra diffs.
- RUF
- Daihatsu Feroza leaves in the rear.
- Standard Sierra shackles all round.
- I can fab up shock towers for the front to suit the length of the shocks
- Since the rear of the body has been chopped into a ute shock length is no issue as I can make a new chassis cross member to suit
- I'd rather spend the money once and get something the right length for my flex (yet to be measured) and valved correctly for a Sierra then use shocks from different vehicles (I'm sure people have had great success mixing and matching but I would like to get this right the first time)
How much do you want to spend ?
I run Doestech 3000 shocks in the front of mine, they are valved perfectly to suit my needs and have lasted quite well for $75 each delivered.
I run Doestech 3000 shocks in the front of mine, they are valved perfectly to suit my needs and have lasted quite well for $75 each delivered.
'92 Rodeo - VR V6, T700, 31's
'89 Zook - 4 inch lift, 32's, 5.14 gears, RUF, F&R Lockrights, Rear Disconnect, Falcon/Landcruiser PS
'89 Zook - 4 inch lift, 32's, 5.14 gears, RUF, F&R Lockrights, Rear Disconnect, Falcon/Landcruiser PS
I would be talking to shane from suspension stuff on this forum. He would be able to sort you out.- I'd rather spend the money once and get something the right length for my flex (yet to be measured) and valved correctly for a Sierra then use shocks from different vehicles (I'm sure people have had great success mixing and matching but I would like to get this right the first time)
Tow Rig - 4.2 Turbo Deisel GQ. 5in coils, 2in body, f&r tube bars, sliders, 35's.
Comp Truck - Sierra, ute chop, G16B, 6.5 xfer, exo cage, 34 JT II's, 3/4 eliptical rear, SPOA, 2in body.
Comp Truck - Sierra, ute chop, G16B, 6.5 xfer, exo cage, 34 JT II's, 3/4 eliptical rear, SPOA, 2in body.
good to see aerens truck again dominator.did you change the shocks cos they were ke70 corolla rears up front and jeep cherokee on the rear i thought??
Looks good also it has ome 2" in rear and a 3" of some brand in the front from memory
Looks good also it has ome 2" in rear and a 3" of some brand in the front from memory
sierra truggy,37 sticky treps,propane,6.5s and disconnect,lux diffs with spools,16" fox shox,hydro steer.
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