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Title: Original Shock Absorber Life and Replacement?
Post by: hawkfan on June 29, 2018, 20:00:42 PM

Would anyone know the life expectancy of the original factory shocks would be? I have a 2001 with 25,000 miles and am wondering how long they should last. With the price of replacement OEM shocks at about a grand, what would be a good quality replacement shock that someone could reccomend?

Thanks

Title: Re: Original Shock Absorber Life and Replacement?
Post by: drifter-paul on July 12, 2018, 17:02:59 PM

Hawkfan, Check out the Mods & Accessories section then Suspension

Title: Re: Original Shock Absorber Life and Replacement?
Post by: ranxerox on August 25, 2018, 16:49:05 PM

I refurnished mine. There are several options in the Mods & Accessories.

I used Redline Shock oil and am very happy. There is also a section on how to use current Progressive Suspension parts to do a balancing set up for both shocks and filling them with 1 inlet.
Redline 10wt is the closest to stock oil, but I am heavy so I went with 30wt. It's been great. A lot more control and a firm ride without harshness with a 25-30 PSI in the air portion. Loaded I crank it up to 50 PSI and that usually does fine and is quite comfortable.

And that's my 2 Cents.

Title: Re: Original Shock Absorber Life and Replacement?
Post by: hawkfan on September 02, 2018, 17:11:47 PM

Thanks for the response!!!

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