01-18-2019, 07:18 PM | #11 |
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If someone sold a mid-level, high quality, adjustable (or custom valved) shock for the Colorado I would have bought it. But they don't.
I'm really curious how it'll drive. Some people say they're "softer and more comfortable". Others say "firmer but more controlled and pleasant". Other say it handles "like a sports car". We'll see. |
01-18-2019, 07:57 PM | #12 |
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I don't understand adjustable shocks on a truck, but I'm sure they'll be fine
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01-18-2019, 09:27 PM | #13 | |
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I like the adjustability so I can experiment and figure out what works for me. Everyone says the these shocks are generally too firm for most people on the street. So do I tell Accutune to "soften them up"? Or are the people who say they're too firm just pansies, and I'll like the firm ride? I have no clue. And I don't want to have to uninstall them and mail them back each time I want to try something new. But once I figure out a setting I like, I doubt I will move them much. Unless I start a new hobby of off-roading just to make use of the suspension I just installed. Stranger things have happened. I do actually kind of want to try off-road trail driving.. but there's nothing legal in this area. I doubt it's my thing anyway. |
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01-19-2019, 07:28 AM | #14 |
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01-19-2019, 11:22 AM | #15 |
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Firm shocks on a truck are a disaster. Get the Bilsteins. Seriously. They are really good and really cheap.
Getting shocks that suck for way more money is dumb.
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01-19-2019, 12:15 PM | #16 |
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But he needs the look...
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01-19-2019, 01:22 PM | #17 |
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I think that Bilstein 4600s are probably the best choice, but if he needs pretty, the Bilstein 5100s are super pretty.
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01-19-2019, 08:34 PM | #19 |
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01-20-2019, 06:21 AM | #20 |
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Eibachs? Like springs? Or bars? I would certainly not advise swapping springs or sway bars on a street truck. Both are likely to degrade ride quality significantly.
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