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coilovers v.s. nitrogen shocks  
southern thunder
New User | Posts: 9 | Joined: 03/06
Posted: 03/26/06
11:43 PM

i'm getting ready to buy the shocks for my new 4-link mudbogger.i'm trying to decide between coilovers or nitro shocks like the monster trucks use.why does'nt more rockclimbers use the nitros.at this point i'm leaning towards the nitros. with the nitros,ride height is adjustable by changing nitrogen pressure.also rebound and compression is adjustable by revalving ,which is suppose to be easily done yourself.no coil rates to worry about.no sending back to be revalved by the manufacture. if anyone has any info on this subject ,please let me know.thanks.  


 
Blackchevy
Enthusiast | Posts: 455 | Joined: 10/04
Posted: 03/27/06
07:19 PM

I believe the charged shocks have trouble with large amounts of weight (only 800-900lb/shock), at least the ones for our applications. Other than that they are a yet another option to consider.



Edited 3/27/2006 11:01 pm by Blackchevy (Blackchev2)  

 
aircraftmechanic
Enthusiast | Posts: 489 | Joined: 03/04
Posted: 03/28/06
06:36 PM

How about a dual or multiple shock setup then?  


 
Blackchevy
Enthusiast | Posts: 455 | Joined: 10/04
Posted: 03/29/06
01:47 AM

Lookin at more money i supose and tryin to get them all to cooperate. Coilovers are just a better option for heavier rigs IMO.  


 
southern thunder
New User | Posts: 9 | Joined: 03/06
Posted: 03/31/06
11:20 PM

 if  weight is the problem then how does the 10'000lbs monster trucks run them.the shaft dia. on these things are 1.5.what people are refering to as air shocks are not the same .true the air shocks have trouble with much over 800lbs a shock.if any one wants to look at these monster shocks,check out knight stalker.com.thanks for the thoughts and comments.keepem coming.  

 

 
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