Shocks- Recomendations

[AEM67M715]

I am in dire need of shocks- I compress them and they stay that way and I was wondering if anyone has had good luck with a particular after market shock. Please include the recommended specifications if possible so I can purchase the right ones, I also need the steering damper.Thanks

[brute4c]

http://m715zone.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4714

[hiker]

The original shocks are not "gas" shocks. When out of the vehicle, they will not extend automatically like most modern day shocks.

Robt

[brute4c]

True...the stock shocks are "fluid filled" but contain NO gas charge and will not auto extend.

[AEM67M715]

These are aftermarket but have no stickers or identifying data. They have red boots.

[gonz]

Procomp and some other modern shocks can be oil filled and not gas charged. The boots aren't a great identifying point. My procomp shocks data was engraved into the tube, so it can be hard to read since the paint can fill the engraving- gonz

[67M715]

I just checked my stock shocks and they are 21.5" long extended, this would translate to:

Pro-Comp part numbers:

321500 (hydraulic shock - oil filled)

921500 (nitrogen charged)


These things run about $34 each for the hydraulic shock:

http://bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod...pid=767&cid=14

and $36.25 for the nitrogen shock:

http://bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod...pid=768&cid=14

and for those of you that want Ranchos:

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/...lag=3&brand=24


Just to be sure to put that you have an M715 when it asks for the year and model so we get you the correct shocks. Also, if you find a cheaper price, we'll beat it.

[MJCougler]

I just mounted Monroe Gas-matic LT Shocks, P/N 59574, on my M725 and they fit fine. And, they were on sale for $21 each from Advance Auto Parts. I have not yet driven the truck to see how they help with rear sway.

[Duane]

what rear sway are you talking about? I was very lucky because I found 2 front and two rear nos shocks in our spare parts box at the firehouse, i bought new bushings and were good to go, but i drove it for a couple weeks without shocks and didnt feel a sway then either


Duane

[Wintermute]

I put the rancho's on mine...what a world of difference. No more frequency bounce in the front or rear end, everythings tightened up quite a bit, and it's a hell of a lot more driveable.

--Wintermute