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 Introduction new member.
#1070746
04/09/14 01:55 PM
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Joined: Apr 2014
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Need a Spot
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Hello all I just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks for such a great resource. I just purchased a 2 owner 1987 Dodge Raider with only 82k on it. Only thing I needed to do so far was tighten the throttle cable and get new shocks and replace the rear differential pinion seal. What are the best shocks for stock height and 31" tires? [img] [image]http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k608/Efickert/raider.jpg[/img][/image]
Last edited by silveraider; 04/09/14 01:56 PM.
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: silveraider]
#1070747
04/09/14 03:14 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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Welcome! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Super clean truck, and an amazing find with only 82K A lot of us here are running the KYB Gas-ajust shocks with good results. Again, welcome to the wire. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
98 Gen 2.5
05 Pontiac GTO
91 Corvette ZR-1
2011 Kia Sorento (wifey mobile)
Clarkdale, AZ
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: monte3]
#1070748
04/09/14 07:18 PM
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Joined: Jan 2002
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Welcome to the wire! I've got a similar rig so hopefully i can help you out with some shock feedback.
On my 2 door Montero with 81k miles i recently switched from KYB to Bilstein 5100's just in the rear and that was a HUGE upgrade. I've been running KYB's for years and been perfectly happy with them but i thought i'd try something different in the rear of my SWB to help those leaf springs ride better. My truck went from feeling like a truck on leaf springs to feeling like a truck with the smoothness of coils. It's so nice i'm going to figure out the part number for fronts and swap those out as well.
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: TOASTY]
#1070749
04/09/14 11:18 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
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Adam, were you able to find Bil$teins without $pending a $mall fortune? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
98 Gen 2.5
05 Pontiac GTO
91 Corvette ZR-1
2011 Kia Sorento (wifey mobile)
Clarkdale, AZ
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: monte3]
#1070750
04/10/14 12:36 AM
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A friend gave them to me <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> but i'll need to buy the fronts myself, about $70 per shock. I need to buy big bilsteins for the front of the pickup and for 14" shocks they're $90.
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: silveraider]
#1070751
04/10/14 01:36 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
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Nice Ride,,, Welcome to the Forum <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: silveraider]
#1070752
04/10/14 02:36 AM
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My '86 hasn't ever looked that good as long as I've had it. Really nice looking truck, silveraider, and welcome.
I've got KYB gas-a-just on all three of my current Monteros/Raider and I like them just fine. I have seen KYB's mono max or maybe it was the GR-1 shock listed as an application for some of the SWB's and those would likely be more of a street/highway friendly type ride, whereas the former ones are really firm on an SWB and a lot more forgiving on a heavier 95 SR, for example.
I'll have to check out Toasty's SWB to see what he's talking about. He even texted me about it because he's obviously so excited. Hey Toasty - were those shocks new, or even close to new? Any part numbers for us or are these for some modified rig of yours?
John B.
Last edited by JohnnyBfromPeoria; 04/10/14 02:41 AM.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: KrzyDav]
#1070753
04/10/14 02:37 AM
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Joined: Apr 2014
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Thanks guys! I have been reading up all the tech articles to gain as much knowledge as I can. I was thinking about the KYB's as she has some monroes on it right now. I was looking for Bilstiens but can't seem to figure out what I need for the front.
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1070754
04/10/14 02:51 AM
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They were used for like a week or something silly, and they are the same measurement as the stock shocks.
I only saw an application for the rear of the gen 1 and only the standard model shocks (yellow body)
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: Introduction new member.
[Re: TOASTY]
#1070755
04/10/14 01:42 PM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 152
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Welcome. Nice rig. Where abouts in Maryland?
1992 montero, cranked t-bars, OME springs, 1-1/2" spring spacers, Homemade rear bumper and roof rack, 33" BFG AT, 1" body lift, Superwinch hubs, '95 SR locking rear axle, was AT - now V5MT1-3 5spd.
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