Doetsch shocks
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One question with these Dutchtech Shocks. I installed mine and the exposed rod is is even shorter than the pictures that Jim posted. How much length is needed for the shock not to bottom out while performing? I havn't used them off road so I don't know if they bottom out yet.
This may push me into doing what I have been wanting to do for a while and find some new front springs...
This may push me into doing what I have been wanting to do for a while and find some new front springs...
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I agree with you Jim, I do need springs. But even in your pictures with your axel almost free swinging, there isn't much room for travel for those shocks... I am assuming with the tire on the hub and the weight of the truck, you could be in the same position. Could the shock body be to long?Jim LaGuardia wrote:Yes, you need springs
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Adjustable shocks
Gentlemen,
Is there any way that these Doetsch shocks can be made adjustable, like the Rancho's ?
There should be a way to pump oil in/out the reservoir. I have asked Doetsch, but no answer on my email...
I like the idea of adjusting shocks for on-road and for off-road. I still have the original shocks and the Pinz does sway about sharply when hitting road-bumps (intended to slow the traffic)
Jules
Is there any way that these Doetsch shocks can be made adjustable, like the Rancho's ?
There should be a way to pump oil in/out the reservoir. I have asked Doetsch, but no answer on my email...
I like the idea of adjusting shocks for on-road and for off-road. I still have the original shocks and the Pinz does sway about sharply when hitting road-bumps (intended to slow the traffic)
Jules
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Just put my shocks on today, wow what a difference in ride quality, and I havent even been in the dirt yet (going to Big bear Thursday), as a tech note for the front shocks I would recomend driving the bolts into the top bushings a time or two to loosen them up a bit so when you go to install the bolt it slips right in I also put a little lube or grease on the bushing to help as well, whole job took about 2.5 hours and I even stopped to change my spark plugs while I was there..... here is a few shots
Eric
Anaheim Hills, Ca
1973 712M
1996 LR Disco I
2003 LR Discovery SE
2003 Holiday Rambler Endeavor MH
hope to get a 1969 Ford M656
Anaheim Hills, Ca
1973 712M
1996 LR Disco I
2003 LR Discovery SE
2003 Holiday Rambler Endeavor MH
hope to get a 1969 Ford M656