Doetsch Tech vs. Doetsch Slammer...??

[RLC0503]

I have read about the TECHs here in this forum and many people swear by 'em.

I looked them up on their website and read the description of the SLAMMERS and it says...."The Nitro Slammer is specifically designed for lowered sport trucks. This complete line will fit all import and domestic light duty, mid and full size trucks."

But I have not read or heard about the SLAMMERS??

I noticed the rating of these are totally opposite with the TECHs being X-soft and the SLAMMERs being X-firm. Is that the reason everyone likes the TECHs?

I was wondering if anyone could help me understand this.

[CKTA]

I never heard of the Slammers either. Maybe they are new?

[digz`]

i had them on my truck and they are super firm , i wouldn't recommend them unless you bottom out alot, being as stiff as they are it might help with that.

I went with the Beltech nitro 2's and they ride way better.

[ONEDSOB]

Originally Posted by digz`

i had them on my truck and they are super firm , i wouldn't recommend them unless you bottom out alot, being as stiff as they are it might help with that.

I went with the Beltech nitro 2's and they ride way better.

Those Beltechs are nice huh digz. Those Slammers will have you pissin blood after a 250 mile ride. they are firm! I have a set I will sell cheap.

[digz`]

haha ya

[ScrapinChevy00]

i have some of the slammers on my 97 nissan which is bagged, those shocks are designed for bagged trucks to take the bounce out of the front end, my nissan rides like a caddy with those shocks on the front. i would put the techs on if you are just going static drop.

[Chevy-Art]

So Slammers are not good for a static drop? Western Chassis recommends them in there 4/6 drop.
http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/Doet...ch_shocks.html
Are the Tech's now Maximum Velocity? One is x-firm one is x-soft.
Which one is better for static?
http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/3.asp
Thanks Art...

[Nick]

This thread is confusing. "Tech" is the name of the company, not a shock. As far as I can tell Nitro Slammers are their only shocks for lowered applications.

[x97chevy]

Destsch Nitro Slammer Are these any good guys I have been debating on which shocks to get for the front is my main concern should i get them stiff as possible so it ride smoother ? anyone wanna chime in thanks

[Marcos]

Monroe's.

[x97chevy]

Marcos my boy how did i know you would be the man with the answer to my question Napa for the Monroes ? just take them the current ones I have now

[Bagged 04]

I say monroes. They ride great and are cheaper.

[Marcos]

Originally Posted by x97chevy

Marcos my boy how did i know you would be the man with the answer to my question Napa for the Monroes ? just take them the current ones I have now

Yeah pretty much.. if you measure the ones you have now, we can maybe help find the ones for you.

[x97chevy]

Def will do maybe tonight as soon as I get home all my stuff is out dated on the truck haven't driven it as a DD since high school and now im getting ready to sell my car so want to get the truck in tip top shape thanks for all the help man

[Marcos]

Never a problem.

[RLC0503]

Originally Posted by Nick

This thread is confusing. "Tech" is the name of the company, not a shock. As far as I can tell Nitro Slammers are their only shocks for lowered applications.

I just went back to the website to check on hwat you said and I realized that I didnt have my info right even the slightest bit. Your right about the TECH being the Co name. I just assumed it was the type based on what I have read on the internet. I didnt realize thats just a huge sticker on the shock not hte type or style. I also must have read the desctiptions as one. I guess the original question needs to be,

Does anyone have any recommendations for a factory/slightley lowered Doetsch shock?

[x97chevy]

mine are the Belltech Nitro Drop they use to feel alright but now there bad Marcos any suggestions on which way to go i measured the front one are 14" extended and 9.5" contracted also the ends are both round and take a bolt threw them. Do you think the Monroes would have something for me or if not which ones would be best think of it as if you were gonna buy them for your truck but i am paying for them lol

[jaredcc86]

yeah nitro drop shocks lasted me not even 2 years and after that 5/8 i was careful as **** for a long time too...


im thinkin monroes too...how much were they per shock?

[ragmc]

I just installed a set of Doetsch Slammer on my OBS KP bagged truck and it road so muck beter. The shocks that came with my KP stuff were too soft for my taste and the Slammers gave me a little stiffer ride and got rid of alot of the waterbed floaty felling. But I think they my be to stiff for a static dropped truck.

[x97chevy]

Well I just got my shocks in today i ordered the Doetsch Nitro Slammer they look like a really good quality product I will post how they feel once I install them maybe tomorrow if not this weekend