Bruce, thanks for the explanation. So if I don't want a ride too stiff on
the highway, I should choose a non gas shock, right? So the softer of KYB
or Billstein is the Bilstien? And what about the other brand shocks on the
market like , Skyjacker, ProComp, Heckethorn, Trailmaster, Rancho, and
Monroe?
>From the Cyber-desk of ............... edgarperez@writeme.com
'95 SLT CC 4x4 V6 Auto DDBC Extang Saber Tonneau
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Bridges
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 11:37 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: Re: Dak OE Tires
OK, heres an attempt.
Gas shocks and hydraulic shocks are one in the same! Gas shocks have the
addition of a pressureized nitrogen oil reservior that keeps the oil from
foaming under extreme service. Typically gas shocks are valved stiffer and
may have a slight spring rate due to the gas pressure. KYBs will stiffen
the ride of the vehicle somewhat. Billstiens (a fantastic shock!!) do not
stiffen the ride per se but have some neat valving that adds control through
excellent damping properties. Both are gas filled. I use both mfgs on
different vehicles and have to say that the extra $$ are worth it for the
Billstiens IF your not looking for a stiffer ride but just more control!
KYBs are the best bet for the money, but your butt will feel them. Just
what my 65 barracuda needed was a little stiffening. ALSO, I think Solomon
(sic?) is definitly on to a potential cause for Dak tire wear. My 90
thunderturd chowed its first set of factory installed cheap tires in 25 K
miles. I put new struts (Billsteins) and tires on at the same time and
proceeded to get 55K miles on the tires with even wear. The Tturd gets
driven really hard since it gets no respect. The tire guys were even
impressed.
BKB
Just a npote to save my soul, I did not buy the bird, but it was given to
me by my grandfather after they yanked his license. Wheww.
At 11:00 AM 7/21/98 -0400, you wrote:
>On the subject of shocks, who can tell me what the difference is between
the
>gas and hydraulic type shocks.
>
>From the Cyber-desk of ............... edgarperez@writeme.com
>'95 SLT CC 4x4 V6 Auto DDBC Extang Saber Tonneau
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Rader
>Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 10:07 AM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Re: Dak OE Tires
>
>Moise Solomon wrote:
>
>> I spectulate that
>> the owners who have trouble did not order the HD shock option on their
>> trucks. If this is true, it's not the tires that are defective, but the
OE
>> shocks are under-damped.
>
> Well, I ordered the HD suspension (including shocks) on my '95, and while
>I can't say that I'm getting "abnormal" tire wear (I rotate at a roughly 9K
>interval), the fronts sure do wear heavy.
>
> My main complaint is that the stock shocks, HD or not, just plain suck.
>My Dakota is abysmally undershocked, to the point where certain conditions
>feel downright unsafe. When I get around to it, I plan to go the same
route
>as Frank Ball and get a new set of KYBs.
>
> Ron
>
>
>
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