Long Travel Shocks

Post by **forbymad** » Tue May 25, 2010 8:01 pm

hey ive just done hi steer and flexy leafs and am now looking to upgrade my shocks so im after a bit of help with options.
who makes 10-14 inch(longer than standard) shocks with eye to eye?
i know rancho and bilstein do.
im not looking for bypass shocks or anything that fancy.
i had pro comps and was very happy with them so something similar to them would be good.
also any ideas on prices?
Thankyou
Forbymad

Post by **sprungupcruiser** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:48 pm

Teal Slacks Racing? Is that you hi_luxmad.....

Post by **DUDELUX** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:00 pm

Sprung up, play nicely.
If it is, then hes trying to not advertise it, so can we let him be a forby nut like the rest of us, and not give him a hard time. Who knows, maybe, 2 bus rides have chilled him out into someone that can live on this forum.
After all, we put up with Bogged for so long

And to answer your question, if you were happy with the procomps, why not stay with them??
Im sorry Im not more help than that.

Post by **mike_nofx** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:03 pm

Wild boys racing make shocks like that.

Post by **forbymad** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:53 pm

teal slacks racing?
i have not been a member of this website before and dont know hi-lux mad.

DUDELUX-the reason im not staying with pro comp is because they biggest shock they make is a 4''.
i need a 12-14 for the front and a 10-14 for the rear depending where i place the mounts.
thanks

Post by **mike_nofx** » Wed May 26, 2010 12:17 pm

If your not buttlux you must be his long lost twin.

Anyway, what do you mean they don't make longer than 4", maybe not for specific vehicle models they don't (ie. They don't have a shock specifically for 6" lift in a hilux) But if you have your fully extended and fully closed measurements they may have a shock that suits.

Post by **Guy** » Wed May 26, 2010 12:23 pm

forbymad wrote:teal slacks racing?
i have not been a member of this website before and dont know hi-lux mad.

DUDELUX-the reason im not staying with pro comp is because they biggest shock they make is a 4''.
i need a 12-14 for the front and a 10-14 for the rear depending where i place the mounts.
thanks

Sorry mate I can see you are going to get quite a few questions about hi_luxmad ... even from some mods.
Your question, style, location etc are remarkably similar to a user here in the past call Hi_luxmad even your Internet service provider is the same.

Now in answer to your question, most major manufacturers make a 12+ inch stroke shock, bilstein, pro comp, rancho, Koni etc etc etc ..

or PM suspensionstuff ( a member here) I am sure he can point you in the right direction with great advice and well priced gear to boot.

Post by **mike_nofx** » Wed May 26, 2010 12:25 pm

This thread might have some info
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic206 ... highlight=

Post by **bru21** » Wed May 26, 2010 3:06 pm

Mate I have some brand new fox 2.5" 16" triple bypasses with remotes
for $750 ea

Just saying....

Post by **mike_nofx** » Wed May 26, 2010 3:49 pm

Read the link I posted, his alter ego said he didn't want to be spending $2000 on shocks.

In other words, he doesn't want to spend shit loads.

Post by **sprungupcruiser** » Wed May 26, 2010 4:21 pm

DUDELUX wrote:Sprung up, play nicely.
If it is, then hes trying to not advertise it, so can we let him be a forby nut like the rest of us, and not give him a hard time. Who knows, maybe, 2 bus rides have chilled him out into someone that can live on this forum.
After all, we put up with Bogged for so long
And to answer your question, if you were happy with the procomps, why not stay with them??
Im sorry Im not more help than that.

Yeah I see what you're saying mate, but what is the point of the bus ride if the person in question just keeps starting up new accounts and keeps asking the same stupid questions. If the mods wanted him back on the forum they would un-ban him i would think.

Rob

Post by **Gwagensteve** » Wed May 26, 2010 5:18 pm

You need 18-22" shaft travel shocks?

Rancho and Bilstien can't help you.

Rancho stop at 16" (99036 part# from memory) I don't think bilstein exceed 16" either, and that won't be in an affordable shock.

I think you need to recalculate the length you really need.

Steve.

Post by **forbymad** » Wed May 26, 2010 6:10 pm

ok so i should get it flexing then measure the distane between shcok mounts.

i do not know hi-lux mad.
optus is a big service provider-alot of people use optus.
where is he from?
i live in wyong.
thanks
forbymad

Post by **sprungupcruiser** » Wed May 26, 2010 6:31 pm

hi_luxmad wrote:hey
how many companies make 12'' shocks and who are they?
i know bilstein does.
im looking to upgrade.
cheers
hi_luxmad

"he" asked a very similar question to you as you can see, not so long ago.

forbymad wrote:hi i have a hilux it is an 88 model.
i am thinking about upgrading the motor to the later hilux 3.4L v6 or to the 5L diesel(3.0L i think)
am leaning more towards the diesel

just wondering how hard it would be
the wiring wont be a problem but just need to know abotu the other stuff like-
Engine mounts the same,will they bolt up?
will these motors bolt to the g52 box?
Should i use the box from original engine?
i have an alloy fuel cell will this effect the diesel?

thanks alot
forbymad

I think "he" also had a 88 shape hilux..... yours wouldn't also so be blue with sick mothfukel engineering 9 inch shackles?

Post by **dogbreath_48** » Wed May 26, 2010 6:46 pm

who gives a shit springcruiser aka. sherlock holmes.

Yes forbymad flex it up the best you can and measure the mounts. If you're still having trouble finding a shock to fit your best option is to revise mounting points (tip; shocks straight up and down are more effective than inclined, but may limit the amount of wheel travel depending on design of your setup).

You say "10-14 inch(longer than standard)". Do you understand when a shock is advertised as 12", generally it has 12" of travel as opposed to a total length (collapsed or extended) of 12". So a 12" shock may have collapsed length (full compression) of 18" and extended length (full droop) of 30".

-Stu

Post by **sprungupcruiser** » Wed May 26, 2010 7:21 pm

Yeah righto no worries, why bother banning idiots.

Post by **mike_nofx** » Wed May 26, 2010 7:28 pm

forbymad wrote:ok so i should get it flexing then measure the distane between shcok mounts.

i do not know hi-lux mad.
optus is a big service provider-alot of people use optus.
where is he from?
i live in wyong.
thanks
forbymad

I believe you... But there are a lot of coincidences... you even have the same mates! 0401blakos for one

0401blakos wrote:forbymad-u wont make it and how u gunna get it there?maybe u should aim for the next one mate.

And

0401blakos wrote:elmo that sounds like a plan nothing like sharing a bit of knowledge and i think between all of us we should be able to cum up with sumthing pretty good.this is gunna be a good day.as justin(hi_luxmad) said ill be goin with him unless i can get sum tyres and a few other things sorted first.

Post by **0401blakos** » Wed May 26, 2010 9:01 pm

settle down boys this is my mate jason hes a good bloke and not here to make trouble just after sum info.

Post by **BadMav** » Wed May 26, 2010 9:16 pm

Post by **sprungupcruiser** » Wed May 26, 2010 10:06 pm

0401blakos wrote:settle down boys this is my mate jason hes a good bloke and not here to make trouble just after sum info.

You spelt Justin wrong mate..

Post by **DUDELUX** » Wed May 26, 2010 10:12 pm

Geeezzz, sure buttlux aka hi_luxmad was a bit of a tosser, we all know that, he got a bus ride or two.
Get over it. Move on.
We are here to help out fellow 4wd owners get the most out of their 4wds, and to enjoy a common interest.
I cant really help this guy pick his shocks, but we better get back on track before this gets locked. Like most of buttluxes threads.

Post by **forbymad** » Wed May 26, 2010 10:24 pm

oh i have met justin before on a wheel with blake.
i also asked him about shocks and he didnt have an answer.hence why i am asking here.
ive known blake for years so there is a coincidence that we both know him.
blake is the one who told me to join because he said it was a good site.
already people have jumped to conclusions and said i should be banned!!
hopefully you can all see past this and get on with it.
Forbymad

Post by **forbymad** » Wed May 26, 2010 10:28 pm

dogbreath_48 wrote:who gives a shit springcruiser aka. sherlock holmes.

Yes forbymad flex it up the best you can and measure the mounts. If you're still having trouble finding a shock to fit your best option is to revise mounting points (tip; shocks straight up and down are more effective than inclined, but may limit the amount of wheel travel depending on design of your setup).

You say "10-14 inch(longer than standard)". Do you understand when a shock is advertised as 12", generally it has 12" of travel as opposed to a total length (collapsed or extended) of 12". So a 12" shock may have collapsed length (full compression) of 18" and extended length (full droop) of 30".

-Stu

gday stu

yes i need a 10-14 inch stroke shock depending on where i place my mounts.
the rears i can put wherever i want and make whatever angle i want so i should be ok with a 10 if its on the angle.
the fronts can only be mounted vertically but i have an inch or 2 to play with on shock hoop mounting.so id say i need a 12-14'' travel.

ill measure tomorrow n call around.
thanks
Forbymad

Post by **Tiny** » Wed May 26, 2010 10:33 pm

sprungupcruiser wrote:
0401blakos wrote:settle down boys this is my mate jason hes a good bloke and not here to make trouble just after sum info.
You spelt Justin wrong mate..

sprungup, move on. The three of you can consider yourself being watched

Post by **RUFF** » Sat May 29, 2010 12:42 pm

Next time one of you guys think a new user is Buttlux PM me. I only just found one of this idiots posts today. And yes it is Buttlux.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat May 29, 2010 12:45 pm

0401blakos wrote:settle down boys this is my mate jason hes a good bloke and not here to make trouble just after sum info.

And you can join him now

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/sutra1902 ... t=#1902931

Post by **RUFF** » Sat May 29, 2010 12:46 pm

dogbreath_48 wrote:who gives a shit

I do because the guy is a <ockhead that just doesn't learn.

Post by **dogbreath_48** » Sat May 29, 2010 12:52 pm

RUFF wrote:
dogbreath_48 wrote:who gives a shit
I do because the guy is a <ockhead that just doesn't learn.

fair enough, haven't kept track of how many chances he'd been given and thought he might have cleaned up his act.

...so when's bogged allowed back in?

Post by **RUFF** » Sat May 29, 2010 12:55 pm

DUDELUX wrote:Geeezzz, sure buttlux aka hi_luxmad was a bit of a tosser, we all know that, he got a bus ride or two.

Or maybe even 5 times now. If one of his mates wants to pass this on tell him to not bother registering again. He has been given more than a couple of chances and he has screwed every one of them up. He is no longer welcome here. And I will ban him every time he is called out.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat May 29, 2010 12:55 pm

dogbreath_48 wrote:...so when's bogged allowed back in?

Who

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