Need duel rear shocks

[brian90744]

I have a 2003 chevy 1500, and want to have rear duel shocks, I have not seen any pictures or heard any thing about this set-up. anyone???
thanks=brian

 

[transporterjr]

TRy this page. http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/W_multipleshk_GM.htm

Also, that would be dual rear shocks, as in two. Duel shocks would be them fighting against each other - Ain't nobody want that!

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Google "duel" and "dual".

 

[ExpoMike]

I have a 2003 chevy 1500, and want to have rear duel shocks, I have not seen any pictures or heard any thing about this set-up. anyone???
thanks=brian

Hi Brian, is there any specific reason for this? Dual rears is not common. What do you have currently? I know with our FWC in the heavy Dodge, I was concerned about heat fade so I when with a Bilstien 5160 remote reservior shocks, combined with my National Springs built springs all around. They have worked very well and even after 50 miles of washboard trails, with speeds up to 50mph, I never had any issues with heat fade or harshness.

The biggest key to shocks is valving and heat distrubution. Do not use any twin tube designed shock as they will fade very quickly. Many of the low to mid level shocsk are like this. Bilstein uses a digressive valve setup which changes the valving as the shock shaft speed changes. You can also have them custom valve to your needs.

A little more into about what your concerns are, so it will be easier to help figure out a good solution. Just going to a dual rear shock is likely not going to give you the results you are likely after.

 

[brian90744]

Hi Mike,
I have Pro-Comp adjustables set @ #3setting, I have a pair of Pro-Comp gas/rev which I removed =to firm with no load. I may reinstall now I have the camper on, I followed you out(DR) and notice the rear end bounce, I could have too much air in the airbags 40 lbs. I'll play around with shocks I have. BTW great time at DR.
thanks=brian

Hi Brian, is there any specific reason for this? Dual rears is not common. What do you have currently? I know with our FWC in the heavy Dodge, I was concerned about heat fade so I when with a Bilstien 5160 remote reservior shocks, combined with my National Springs built springs all around. They have worked very well and even after 50 miles of washboard trails, with speeds up to 50mph, I never had any issues with heat fade or harshness.

The biggest key to shocks is valving and heat distrubution. Do not use any twin tube designed shock as they will fade very quickly. Many of the low to mid level shocsk are like this. Bilstein uses a digressive valve setup which changes the valving as the shock shaft speed changes. You can also have them custom valve to your needs.

A little more into about what your concerns are, so it will be easier to help figure out a good solution. Just going to a dual rear shock is likely not going to give you the results you are likely after.

 

[ExpoMike]

Yep, great time at DR. That was you on the side waiting. We were boogeying along.

First, don't take this wrong but my name for those shocks is Pro-Crap. I have owned one set and never again. Since we never take the camper off, I had the springs built to the specific needs and my buddy at Bilstein gave me the recommended shock numbers for my needs. Should have given you a quick ride on Sunday morning after we packed up. You could have felt how well it ride. The rear is SOOOO sweet. Front is nice but the rear, I look for dips in the road to feel how smooth it rides.

I think a much higher quality shock for your application, would do wonders. Keep in mind, it isn't cheap. I have almost $200 per shock on our rig but based on what we have done, it was money well spent and the last shock I will ever buy for this rig.

 

[bob91yj]

I agree with Mike on all counts. Run quality single shocks rather than two crappy shocks. King, Fox, Bilstein all make something that will meet your needs.