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Old 01-12-2013, 02:45 PM   #1
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Shock suggestions for C20 with stiff springs

Will gas charged give a smoother ride?
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Old 01-12-2013, 03:02 PM   #2
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Re: Shock suggestions for C20 with stiff springs

It's going to be tough to get a smoother ride with leaf springs.
I have Rancho shocks and Michelin tires (they have soft sidewalls) on my coil spring setup C/20 and I'm happy with the ride.
I've been wanting to get Bilsteins for mine but have not been able to find a place that has their rear shocks for a coil spring rear.
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Old 01-12-2013, 03:15 PM   #3
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Re: Shock suggestions for C20 with stiff springs

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It's going to be tough to get a smoother ride with leaf springs.
I have Rancho shocks and Michelin tires (they have soft sidewalls) on my coil spring setup C/20 and I'm happy with the ride.
I've been wanting to get Bilsteins for mine but have not been able to find a place that has their rear shocks for a coil spring rear.
Like Joe, I run Michelins and that made a huge difference. You could always have a little weight in the back also,that seems to help.
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