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71jimmy · 03-23-2005, 03:52 AM

Please. I need to purchase shocks and would like input from all you good folks. My 71 Jimmy is going to get a six inch TUFF country easy ride lift, springs in front, and for the time being blocks in back. It will be on the road 80-90% of the time, very little offroad. I'm also installing 35x12.5x16 tires, probably Baja Claw Radials. Thinking of either Rancho RS5000 or ProComp 3000 shocks. Looking for a decent ride. What shocks are you folks using? Give me some pros and cons. Any other shocks I should consider?

Thanks

vtblazer · 03-23-2005, 07:40 AM

I have these from an E-Z ride kit for sale.

Brand new.
Here's a link to the original post.
$120.00 shipped to you.
http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=136842

71jimmy · 03-23-2005, 09:26 PM

Hey, doesn't anybody use shocks on their rides?

71jimmy · 03-23-2005, 09:42 PM

VTBlazer, sent you a pm!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-23-2005, 10:30 PM

Yep I got shocks on my ride doestch rides pretty good but those claws are gonna kill any ride quality your after.. I have bias clas on my toyota and they ride horible..

71jimmy · 03-23-2005, 10:50 PM

Thanks FrenchBlue72, I've heard doestch are pretty good, aren't they a bit expensive compare to the RS5000 or ProComp3000? Probably much better shocks though. Did you have any problems balancing your bias claws?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-23-2005, 11:27 PM

If I remember correct they are comparably priced. I did not have problems ballanceing my claws they just seem to ride bad..

bouncytruck · 03-23-2005, 11:44 PM

I've got doestch shocks on my '69 and it is a rough and bouncy ride. Tires and springs are huge factors in the ride. You're probaby going to get a little less bounce out of the 16 wheels (less side wall). Also, the stiffness of the side wall can change the ride a lot too.

There is a guy with a Jimmy for sale near my house (it's a $2000 truck he wants $10,500 for - it's been for sale for about a year and a half) and he has 38's with 6" of lift. He said, and based on the lack of clearance I believe him, that there is barely any suspension travel, most of the bump absorbtion is in the side walls of the tires.

03-23-2005, 03:52 AM	#1
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	The SHOCKING truth! Please. I need to purchase shocks and would like input from all you good folks. My 71 Jimmy is going to get a six inch TUFF country easy ride lift, springs in front, and for the time being blocks in back. It will be on the road 80-90% of the time, very little offroad. I'm also installing 35x12.5x16 tires, probably Baja Claw Radials. Thinking of either Rancho RS5000 or ProComp 3000 shocks. Looking for a decent ride. What shocks are you folks using? Give me some pros and cons. Any other shocks I should consider? Thanks __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-23-2005, 07:40 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	I have these from an E-Z ride kit for sale. Brand new. Here's a link to the original post. $120.00 shipped to you. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=136842 Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 03-23-2005 at 07:44 AM.

03-23-2005, 09:26 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Hey, doesn't anybody use shocks on their rides? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-23-2005, 09:42 PM	#4
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	VTBlazer, sent you a pm! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-23-2005, 10:30 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Yep I got shocks on my ride doestch rides pretty good but those claws are gonna kill any ride quality your after.. I have bias clas on my toyota and they ride horible.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-23-2005, 10:50 PM	#6
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Thanks FrenchBlue72, I've heard doestch are pretty good, aren't they a bit expensive compare to the RS5000 or ProComp3000? Probably much better shocks though. Did you have any problems balancing your bias claws? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-23-2005, 11:27 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	If I remember correct they are comparably priced. I did not have problems ballanceing my claws they just seem to ride bad.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-23-2005, 11:44 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I've got doestch shocks on my '69 and it is a rough and bouncy ride. Tires and springs are huge factors in the ride. You're probaby going to get a little less bounce out of the 16 wheels (less side wall). Also, the stiffness of the side wall can change the ride a lot too. There is a guy with a Jimmy for sale near my house (it's a $2000 truck he wants $10,500 for - it's been for sale for about a year and a half) and he has 38's with 6" of lift. He said, and based on the lack of clearance I believe him, that there is barely any suspension travel, most of the bump absorbtion is in the side walls of the tires. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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