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Difference in these shocks:

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Difference in these shocks:

which ones are better...and would ride better?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...396+4294881945

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http://www.shopatron.com/product/par....22645.0.0.0.0
 
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I am guessing the 2nd ones. They are double the price of the first ones and with my experience the more you spend usually the better quality of product you get. Plus there street performance shocks which should perfom great.
 
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but keep in mind, i want the best ride quality as well, and not always do you get what you pay for
 
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also, the first ones i have read were just for like a 3" drop...im sitting at 4" or 5", does it really matter?
 
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^^^Yes, well it may. If the shock has reduced travel due to your ride height, you will have ride quality issues...
 
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anything is better than running stock shocks lol
 
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it depends how it was lowerd.. i see in your sig 2inch lowering coils, what eles did you do?

you may just have to raise the shock mount alittle bit or else the shocks may bottom out.. or lower the bottom mount wither way

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i only want the rear shocks, i have drop shocks in the front..its an explorer axle in the back
 
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Originally Posted by taknotes
i only want the rear shocks, i have drop shocks in the front..its an explorer axle in the back
if you want a stock ride nissan hardbody shocks fit rangers since they are smaller they are good for a 5 inch drop and will give you a stock ride and they are alot cheaper and you can get them at autozone. I forgot what years to ask for though.

as for the first selection you posted I have those in the back on my truck and they ride good.
 
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thanks mark, i went ahead and ordered the nitros earlier tonight
 
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good you'll like them. They are alot better than toxics. Toxics just rode stiff and hard the nitros are a little more softer ride and a hell of a lot better. They ride damn good for my axle being on the frame.
 
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yea i have toxics in the front, i have no complaints from them really since ive never had a lowered vehicle before and these are the only lowered shocks ive ever had, but having stock shocks in the back, i know i want those gone lol
 
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would those Belltesh Street Performance shocks work on a stock ranger as well? or just for lowered rangers?
 
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i think theyre just for lowered trucks cody...so lower yours!!
 
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