I have tried Bilsteins, and they were junk.
A total waste of $70 each that I could have spent on TWO shocks of another brand that work just as well.
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| Author: | LibertyCRD [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hydro vs. Nitro |
Looking at the Skyjacker shocks... I've always used the Hydro because they are cheaper and are valved soft. But for $5 more you can get the Nitro and I wonder if it would be worth it? Anybody used those? |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro vs. Nitro |
Nitro's will last 3-4 times longer,will give a firmer ride also. |
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| Author: | LibertyCRD [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro vs. Nitro |
I tried to run through the spec. sheets and match up a part # for some Monroe Sensa-Tracs that would work, but the ones I thought would do the trick ended up having bushings on one end that were wrong. That's a shame because the Sensa-Tracs are firm but not harsh and worked great for me on my pickup. I think I'm going to use the Skyjackers again since they are easy to find and are priced pretty good. I have run them on at least two other Jeeps with success. I figured the Nitros would work better in the rough stuff because they wouldn't foam as bad. Is that right? The gas keeps the oil from foaming and keeps the valving from fading when hot from what I understand. |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro vs. Nitro |
Sensa-tracs are junk,should try Bilsteins. |
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| Author: | LibertyCRD [ Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro vs. Nitro |
I have tried Bilsteins, and they were junk. A total waste of $70 each that I could have spent on TWO shocks of another brand that work just as well.
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| Author: | warp2diesel [ Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro vs. Nitro |
If you think Bilstines are junk, try Monroe  Monroe is one shock I will never buy or install. |
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| Author: | LibertyCRD [ Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro vs. Nitro |
I did try Monroe. On a 5,600 lb. pickup truck. And they were the best $80 I ever spent. Not to mention the rears had coil springs built into them that helped with load leveling at the same time. I got 4 excellent shocks with lifetime warranty for the price of two over-rated Bilsteins (which I've also used before). I guess I will try some Skyjackers. Looks like they still list a number for the KJ. |
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| Author: | DynoPax [ Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro vs. Nitro |
1 word... er, well 3 in fact: OME |
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