Sweet82 Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Looking for feedback on what anyone is running for rear shocks. What are you running? Do you like them? What are the ride characteristics? What part number/vehicle are they made for? Got to make my choice real soon!:cornfuzz: All feed back appreciated:argue: Thanks, Glenn 82 Hatchbuggy?.........:temper: 01 Forester.........has nice shocks....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTrooper Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I was wonderin' the same thing, but I saw that subarubrat had Rancho's on the back of his 6 in" lifted brat...sounds pretty solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 FYI, it is 8 inches, 6 body 2 suspension. Yep, Ranchos all the way, adjustable like crazy from real soft to nearly locked up. To find the one you need go to: http://www.gorancho.com/documents03/03_catalog_specs_1.pdf AND use this as the key to decipher the mounting codes: http://www.gorancho.com/documents03/03_shock_specs.pdf I reccomend the 9000X adjustables, the RSXs are good as well. Even the 5000s are a tremendous improvement. Just measure the distance from your top mount to your bottom mount (this will vary based on your ammount of lift). Then choose one that has a extended and compressed length that your measurement falls between. Measure the distance between the bolt hole centers on the top and choose the XP code that matches. For the bottom, I believe the code is LS42. Double check though, I wish I had written down the codes. Either way, it took me about 5 min. to find the right codes and length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted October 24, 2003 Author Share Posted October 24, 2003 Which shock and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electryc_monk Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 the Air ride that is... (I'm temporarily stalled on a manual over ride curcuit board mod to the controller under the seat) but its comfy and handles a jump quite nicely too. but your probably more looking at the sweetness that is ranchero. We had them on the Sandrail that was Corvair powered when i was in high school and Uncle Dave's 70 Dodge Power Wagon with a modest lift (can't remember if it was body or not) the ride was very nice with the 33 inchers BFG's on it too. I have heard a few voices about the benefits of a KYB setup, with adjustable spring compression and all that but hey I have no idea the models of said parts either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Forgot to mention I have Ranchos on the front too in parallel with the struts, that is another monster leap forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelyDel Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 HomeProducts Monroe® Sensa-Trac® Load Adjusting Shock Absorbers Load Adjusting Shock Absorbers Monroe Sensa-TracPassenger Car Shock Absorbers | Truck Shock Absorbers | Struts | Mono-Tube Shock Absorbers | Load Adjusting Shock Absorbers | Replacement Cartridge 1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction. 2. Full Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort. 3. Fluon Banded Piston: Works with the existing groove tube technology to provide responsiveness to changing road conditions. 4. Unique Groove Tube - PSD: Precision tapered grooves help provide added control without sacrificing comfort. 5. Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration. 6. Heavy Gauge Calibrated Coil Spring: Computer designed for maximum performance without an increase in ride harshness. 7. Special Seal: "Self-lubricating" fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction. 8. 5/8" Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. The Monroe® Sensa-Trac® load adjusting shock absorber with PSD (position sensitive damping) and the Safe Tech™ system combines our exclusive precision tapered grooves in the pressure tube with application engineered valving and Fluon banded piston to improve the ride, handling, and safety characteristics of the vehicle. These units also include a heavy gauge calibrated spring for extra control and comfort. A new pair of Monroe Sensa-Trac load adjusting shock absorbers can assist in maintaining ride height when up to 1,200 lbs*. of additional weight is loaded. These units are ideal for light trucks that carry varying loads or tow trailers. * Capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner's manual for details. http://www.monroe.com/products/mp_category.asp?cat=Sensa-Trac Home • Products • Catalog Lookup • Dealer Locator • Events • About Monroe • Tech Support • SiteMap © 2003 Tenneco Automotive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electryc_monk Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 in (SCC)Sport Compact Car magazine in late auguest or early september... I don't remember which months it was but, they had a major write up on an aftermarket Air ride system that had manually "adjustible solinoids for serious finite control of PSI for each wheel. never said the cost of course but gave a website and i have since lost it... am still trying to locate it via google currently.... well i gave a good search and came up dry so far.... it was a sweeeet system and its install was stout and simple, two dial gauges with dual needles (red needle for rear, black one for front strut. they showed the system thru the install and then at lostest safe PSI and then max PSI setting .... VERY SWEET indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted October 27, 2003 Author Share Posted October 27, 2003 Haven't gone and got shocks yet, Still looking for input.........:argue: I want an adjustable because I don't know the weight of the buggy at this point, and want the ability to dial in the suspension. (I can lift my rear end with one hand.) :moon: Input appreciated..... Glenn, 82 Hatch, well it used to be........:temper: 01 Forester, still is.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 If your back end is actually that light, you'd want to go with something with a light shock rating. or you will have too much shock absorbtion. Rancho's would be overkill. Are you using the same torsion rods? then that would be way to stiff too. Maybe you should convert to coilovers from an ea82 and put a lighter spring in. Then you get the shock absorber with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 Same EA81 rear. I have been told to get something stronger that stock Subaru because it is too weak?????? I will be hauling up to 4 people at a time though? I'm thinking air or adjustable? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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