CPP Nitrogen Gas Shocks - Lowered

[Sixxer]

Hello, has anyone ever used these shocks the seem to be a good price and have a lifetime warranty. I have air bags all around and when I pancake them out my OEM shocks are my new bump stops haha. They offer these shocks in different ride height configurations as well, which I need the lowest they offer. What are guys running around with on trucks lowered 4 inches or more??

[protrash64]

I have the CPP shocks that come in their kit. I'm bagged and they work perfectly. I believe they are Doesch Tech......it been a couple of years now.

[Choptop32]

I have them and just took them off.... WAY to hard a ride.
Doetsch Tech Nitro Slammers rated on the Doetsch website as Xtra firm.

I will find some shocks that are the same size but have a softer ride.

[Sixxer]

Interesting, interesting.... Protrash64 you are running bags, how firm is your ride? And Choptop32, are you running springs or bags?

[Choptop32]

Originally Posted by Sixxer

Interesting, interesting.... Protrash64 you are running bags, how firm is your ride? And Choptop32, are you running springs or bags?

springs. 2.5 drop spindles + 2 springs in front, 4 springs in back.

had the nitro slammers on the truck and ride SUCKED. Put the Monroe Sensatrack back on the front and it smoothed out. I put the original Rancho's on the back and while they are too long (they bottom out) the ride was noticeably smoother.

that being said, I'm going to ditch the springs. I put gear in the back of my panel and with the springs it bottoms out, I need the flexibility that bags offer, and I'm not going to c notch the back. Bags it is.

this should help with the ride quality as well on several fronts.

[Sixxer]

Does Monroe offer different length shocks for lowered applications? Can't find a definite answer via google

[astrochimp]

A good parts store will have books showing the length and mounting style of shocks.

In the Samurai boards, they jack up one side so it is on the bumpstops and the other side is at full droop (shocks removed) they measure each side to find extended & compressed shock length. IIRC they call it "ditching the truck"


Will post link if I can find one

EDIT a C&P from the how to section of Zuwharrie.Com


"We see this a lot....

"Which shocks for my set-up?"

While it is true a lot of our rigs are similar, the truth is each induvidual build is different unless done by a mass produced kit. Even then there are still differences. Therefore, what works for one rig may not be the best for a similarly built rig.

So how do we find the correct length? Easy, measure for shock travel.

1-Max out the flex on the axle. Stretch one side out, stuff the other ....both as much as possible.
This can be done several ways. A forklift, ditch, flex ramp (duh!) or a small, loud Japanese car, lowered w/ a nose kit on it. I wouldn't try a jack...they could move on you.

2-Measure between the shock mounts. The actual mounting locations. Either center of stud or bolt hole. This is how the shock companies do it. Measure both sides....the extension and compression will give the needed shock travel.

3- Add at last a half and inch to the extension....and add half an inch from compression.
This keeps the shock form acting as the bumpstop.

4- Go to your favorite parts store. Ask the guy at the counter for the shock book. They ALL have one....or more. If they won't let you....find another store.

5- Look up your stock application and take note of the mounting points (shock ends).

6- Match up the shock ends w/ the travel you need. You may have to give a little here and there.

7- Repeat steps 1-6 for the other axle if needed.

8-You're done!....GO WHEEL!


This works for any rig......even circle track racecars.
This should work for and grade of shock.....Ranchos to Red Ryders.


Matt 8)"

[erock805]

if you got bags go oil filled...rancho, monroe. generally oil filled will give you less bounce with bags.

you can do gas filled...depends on how you like it...

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by Sixxer

Interesting, interesting.... Protrash64 you are running bags, how firm is your ride? And Choptop32, are you running springs or bags?

The 'burb rides like a Caddy IMO........my shocks were not nitrogen filled as far as I am aware. I originally used springs and spindles then bags...just re-used the shocks as they were brand new.