Which Tuff Country shocks: SX8000 Nitro Gas or SX6000 Hydro - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kickinasphalt · 05-11-2004, 04:36 PM

Plan to order my 6" lift and will order the shocks at the same time. What is the differences between these two? Any one ride better then the other? Thanks!

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-12-2004, 08:22 PM

I like the hydros better. Why? They don't seem as harsh.

kickinasphalt · 05-13-2004, 11:11 AM

I talked to tech support and the guy said the hydros will not pop up by themselves and are ment for lighter vehicles like jeeps. The nitros will pop back up (after being compressed) and are for heavier vehicles like my pickup.

Budweis · 05-13-2004, 02:24 PM

think you got it backwards the 6000 are the gas and the 8000 the hydros. i got the 6000 gas ones for mine but havent tried yet.

WHSmith · 05-15-2004, 12:32 PM

I went with the SX8000's on my 4" lift. They are nitro charged but I'm not too sure how well they work since I haven't had the truck on the road yet. Be sure to check other shock prices. I've seen some of the prices to include the shocks with a lift kit and you might be able to get a high-end shock for the same money.

Budweis · 05-15-2004, 03:46 PM

the sx8000 are the hydros not gas

WHSmith · 05-15-2004, 06:05 PM

Your SX8000's might not be nitrogen charged but the set I just put on my truck were. They were a pain to put on because of the amount of pressure that caused them to extend. I pulled the following info off the Rocky Mountain Suspension web site:

SX8000 Shocks

SX8000 EZ-Ride Nitro Gas shock absorbers are recommended for all full-size applications. The nitrogen gas pressure reduces fade and gives quicker shock response.

SX6000 Shocks

SX6000 EZ-Ride Cellular Gas shock absorbers are recommended for mid-size and mini applications. The multi stage valving provides a smooth, controlled ride on and off-road.

Hope this helps out.

Budweis · 05-16-2004, 02:35 AM

my bad

im glad this came up tho as what happened is i just noticed i got the wrong shocks but paid for the 8000's and got the 6000's that sucks now i got to mail all this crap back

i knew i ordered the gas ones and just assumed they sent me the ones i ordered.

update: i had the 8000 shocks it seems the box says 6000 on one side and 8000 on the other side so both styles come in the same box, go figure

kickinasphalt · 05-18-2004, 02:23 PM

Budweis: So you have the nitro charged shocks ons correct? What do you think of the ride quality with these shocks? How much and what kind of lift do you have too? Thanks.

Dean · 05-18-2004, 04:28 PM

I have the Nitros on my blue K20 and it rides much worse than the others with the Hydro shocks. They sure do retract......retract you right out of the seat....lol They are all Skyjacker brand with the same 4" Skyjacker lift.

smokkey1 · 05-18-2004, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Budweis

my bad

im glad this came up tho as what happened is i just noticed i got the wrong shocks but paid for the 8000's and got the 6000's that sucks now i got to mail all this crap back

i knew i ordered the gas ones and just assumed they sent me the ones i ordered.

update: i had the 8000 shocks it seems the box says 6000 on one side and 8000 on the other side so both styles come in the same box, go figure

lol I thought the same thing too I was already getting pest.. but I checked the part number on there website and they were the right ones. I have the sx8000's and they ride real good but I bet the ez-rides has something to do with that. in the next couple of weeks I'm upgrading to ford shock towers and extented shocks to maximize my front end flex.

Budweis · 05-19-2004, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kickinasphalt

Budweis: So you have the nitro charged shocks ons correct? What do you think of the ride quality with these shocks? How much and what kind of lift do you have too? Thanks.

sorry dont have them on yet , doing a 4 wheel disk brake swap and a 6" ruff country suspension lift on and basically redoing everything so prob gonna be a few months before can try them.

WHSmith · 05-19-2004, 07:21 AM

My truck should be on the road in a couple of days. I went with a 4" EZ Ride from Tuff Country. I'll let you know how mine rides once it's up and running.

05-11-2004, 04:36 PM	#1
kickinasphalt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: North Dakota Posts: 351	Which Tuff Country shocks: SX8000 Nitro Gas or SX6000 Hydro Plan to order my 6" lift and will order the shocks at the same time. What is the differences between these two? Any one ride better then the other? Thanks! __________________ 1972 K-10 Longbox,6" lift w/35's/350/SM465/NP205/3.73 1972 C-10 Longbox,350/350 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP FOR SALE: 1971 K-10 Longbox,350/SM465/NP205

05-12-2004, 08:22 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I like the hydros better. Why? They don't seem as harsh. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-13-2004, 11:11 AM	#3
kickinasphalt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: North Dakota Posts: 351	I talked to tech support and the guy said the hydros will not pop up by themselves and are ment for lighter vehicles like jeeps. The nitros will pop back up (after being compressed) and are for heavier vehicles like my pickup. __________________ 1972 K-10 Longbox,6" lift w/35's/350/SM465/NP205/3.73 1972 C-10 Longbox,350/350 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP FOR SALE: 1971 K-10 Longbox,350/SM465/NP205

05-13-2004, 02:24 PM	#4
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	think you got it backwards the 6000 are the gas and the 8000 the hydros. i got the 6000 gas ones for mine but havent tried yet. __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

05-15-2004, 12:32 PM	#5
WHSmith Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Posts: 35	I went with the SX8000's on my 4" lift. They are nitro charged but I'm not too sure how well they work since I haven't had the truck on the road yet. Be sure to check other shock prices. I've seen some of the prices to include the shocks with a lift kit and you might be able to get a high-end shock for the same money. __________________ WHSmith

05-15-2004, 03:46 PM	#6
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	the sx8000 are the hydros not gas __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

05-15-2004, 06:05 PM	#7
WHSmith Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Posts: 35	Your SX8000's might not be nitrogen charged but the set I just put on my truck were. They were a pain to put on because of the amount of pressure that caused them to extend. I pulled the following info off the Rocky Mountain Suspension web site: SX8000 Shocks SX8000 EZ-Ride Nitro Gas shock absorbers are recommended for all full-size applications. The nitrogen gas pressure reduces fade and gives quicker shock response. SX6000 Shocks SX6000 EZ-Ride Cellular Gas shock absorbers are recommended for mid-size and mini applications. The multi stage valving provides a smooth, controlled ride on and off-road. Hope this helps out. __________________ WHSmith

05-16-2004, 02:35 AM	#8
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	my bad im glad this came up tho as what happened is i just noticed i got the wrong shocks but paid for the 8000's and got the 6000's that sucks now i got to mail all this crap back i knew i ordered the gas ones and just assumed they sent me the ones i ordered. update: i had the 8000 shocks it seems the box says 6000 on one side and 8000 on the other side so both styles come in the same box, go figure __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe Last edited by Budweis; 05-17-2004 at 09:02 PM.

05-18-2004, 02:23 PM	#9
kickinasphalt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: North Dakota Posts: 351	Budweis: So you have the nitro charged shocks ons correct? What do you think of the ride quality with these shocks? How much and what kind of lift do you have too? Thanks. __________________ 1972 K-10 Longbox,6" lift w/35's/350/SM465/NP205/3.73 1972 C-10 Longbox,350/350 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP FOR SALE: 1971 K-10 Longbox,350/SM465/NP205

05-18-2004, 04:28 PM	#10
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I have the Nitros on my blue K20 and it rides much worse than the others with the Hydro shocks. They sure do retract......retract you right out of the seat....lol They are all Skyjacker brand with the same 4" Skyjacker lift.

05-19-2004, 07:21 AM	#13
WHSmith Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Posts: 35	My truck should be on the road in a couple of days. I went with a 4" EZ Ride from Tuff Country. I'll let you know how mine rides once it's up and running. __________________ WHSmith



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