Dual Shock Setups??

[vhato]

I need some answers from 4x4 owners with Dual Shocks. I am planning on installing the RCD Dual Shock Setup because it looks kewl and it has a cross over to both sides of the engine for added strength. My question is how has the ride changed in your trucks with 6 front shocks going over bumps and obstacles???? Is it harsh??? Should I buy Rancho 9000's for improved ride???? or Should I buy some cheap shocks, drill them out and paint them??? I don't want the truck to beat me to death.

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[y2kboti]

1st off RCD offers is a triple shock kit but. is it even aval yet? I've heard that w/ a triple shock kit you have to run specially valved shocks. As far as the ride quality. I love it, no complaints. Plus the looks are great! Oh yeah if you get it chics will really dig your truck LMAO

[vhato]

Yeah, their kit is still on hold, but I need it. It will give me the look i want. How does the kit u have bolt on???

[y2kboti]

Front or rear?

[vhato]

acutally both?????????? also how hard was the install??

[y2kboti]

Well here does nothing. The front shock hoop bolts to the upper control arm relocation brackets and there is a bolt that goes throught the OEM upper shock mount. The lower shocks mounts are just a simple bracket that bolts to the orignal upper control arm. I will be replacing the upper control arms w/ a set of modified CST dual shock upper control arms. Even thought this is a pic of the CST lift the Superlift is identical in how they drop everything.


Here is a pic that shows the CST control arms. I will also be replacing the Superlift shocks w/ Rancho 9000s.


The rear is a CST setup. There is a crossbrace the mount on the frame and then you have to cut the stock shock mounts off the axle. Grid it down, and then weld the lower shock mounting plates. I am currently running Rancho 9000s in the rear. I would like to add the in-cab adjustable setup ASAP. Its a pain in the ass to climb underneath it and change the settings.


The front was included in the Superlift kit. However, the new control arms are going to run a couple hundred dollars. The rear kit is $$$. Fortunately I get a deal on the CST stuff so I paid around $500-600. It retails for closer to $700-800.

Hope this anwsers your questions. Let me know.

[vhato]

Do you notice a difference in the RS9000 settings enough to justify their price what ever it may be??

[y2kboti]

It depends. I would say for an extra $14 it's worth it.