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Title: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: djaychris on October 19, 2009, 07:55:46 AM: On this forum, I've seen many kind of rear replacement shocks listed for our trucks. I've heard everything from Crown Vic, 4 Runner, Cavalier, and Mustang shocks. I thought maybe in this thread we could figure out what is the best shock to go with after lifting our trucks. I know we need shocks in the rear that are 2 inches longer. If a general concensus is reached on the best shock, perhaps we could list a part number?

-Thanks
-Dan
Title: Re: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: Davyboy on October 22, 2009, 09:10:14 PM: What about the Rocky Road Hydro Shocks....or, are we looking for something on a tighter budget. They run $49/each, or $79/pair with the purchase of a RRO lift kit. I know my old Doetsch Tech shocks that came with my first RRO lift were pretty comfy. I wonder if those can still be purchased somewhere. Those were great! My CALMINIs are horrible....rides like a WWII tank.
Title: Re: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: S.Sidekick on October 22, 2009, 10:55:56 PM: i second the doetsch, my calmini strut just went out so i got Emu in the front and doetsch in the rear. I llove them they come with bump stops on them and compared to calmini are more heavy duty and better all around. I got mine from trailtough i think like 59 a peice???
Title: Re: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: djaychris on October 23, 2009, 05:44:38 AM: Those are two aftermarket shocks I didn't know about. Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: bzzr2 on October 23, 2009, 06:44:51 AM: i've also seen it posted here a couple times that guys are running yota 4runner rears. further to that i know of 3 people running mid 80's yota supra rears... i personally have no experience with these items other than knowing the 4runners require a new bushing and sleeve be found and are mucy beefier looking
Title: Re: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: zukgod1 on October 23, 2009, 10:52:07 AM: I went with some Gabrial's

Rides wonderful, don't know what they are supposed to fit.

They were $14.00 ea...

I just gave them the part #'s that came with Jeff's spacer kit.
Title: Re: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: willzila on November 02, 2012, 05:52:17 PM: i use doetsh tech 3000's 3180. on my 2 dr, 2 inch lift they ride good, a little stiff but I'm hoping the heavier swing away bumper will solve that
Title: Re: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: hcgalvin on November 03, 2012, 08:03:15 AM: I REALLY like my Rancho 5158 shocks. They installed perfectly, I just *borrowed* the sleeves from the OEM shocks.

RS5158's are 13.060 compressed, 20.920 extended, for 7.860 of travel. I think stock is about ~11.5 to ~18.5 so they're good for the 2" lift. I love how they stiffened up the rear end.
Title: Re: So what is the final verdict on rear shocks?
Post by: reliance on November 06, 2012, 12:39:36 PM: i recently purchased Jeff's lift kit direct from him, and decided on going with DOETSCH TECH 3000 Series shocks. In my research, I found that LOW RANGE OFF-ROAD sells Jeff's kit (for more money) with or with-out shocks included. When I called them, they informed me that with his kit, they package the DOETSCH TECH 3000 part # DT3-180, so I ordered 2 and paid $39 each plus shipping. The total to me came to $94.00. Hope this helps.