Edgar,
If you off road, go with a gas shock and ask the supplier if it will stiffen
the ride. The Billsteins are gas shocks and they do not stiffen the ride
appreciably. Most high quality shocks are gas shocks these days. I have not
tried any of the brands you mention, but I guess I can always reccomend
Billsteins, but they are pricey! One thing I do know is that KYBs will
stiffen the ride to some extent, not like putting on super stock springs,
but more like feeling small bumps you didnt feel before. It also adds extra
control, so I feel its a small price to pay. Billstein does not make
shocks/struts for every vehicle, especially the older ones, so KYBs are my
second choice...
Bruce
At 04:48 PM 7/21/98 -0400, you wrote:
>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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