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bogof
10-10-2007, 10:19 PM
I just installed my new shocks and here are the differences I noticed.

Since the shocks are nitrogen charged the rear is stiffer over the old RS9000 shocks.

The front is a dramatic improvement over the old Calmini shocks (blew one out in Moab). The only thing about installing these shocks is it is really tough to install them with the tires still on. Since the shocks are nitrogen charged it makes it tough to line up the bottom mounting point.

Size difference is pretty obvious

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/bogof777/HPIM0763.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/bogof777/HPIM0762.jpg

In a little while I will install the in cab remote and the steering stabilizer and update this page.
Nissanclay
10-11-2007, 12:42 AM
Nice, those are the shocks I want to replace my rears.
Neight
10-11-2007, 04:10 AM
I have 'em in the rear, but heard they wouldn't fit in the front? How do they fit?
bogof
10-11-2007, 11:21 AM
Its tight but they fit with the Calmini UCAs. I took them down a rough dirt road and bottomed them out pretty hard with no damage.

I don't know about any other UCAs. If you had a tubular UCA I don't think it would be a problem.
Neight
10-12-2007, 04:22 AM
Gotta pic?
bogof
10-12-2007, 09:25 AM
Here are some pics. The clearance is tight, but I guess time will tell.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/bogof777/My%20truck/S3000005.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/bogof777/My%20truck/S3000003.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/bogof777/My%20truck/S3000004.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/bogof777/My%20truck/S3000002.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/bogof777/My%20truck/S3000001.jpg
soccerbrace
10-12-2007, 09:57 AM
geez, how much travel do you have?
bogof
10-12-2007, 10:18 AM
Not much. It is the same travel as stock (stock bumpstops)
UrbanDuck
10-12-2007, 01:23 PM
Those are the shocks that 4x4parts sent with my SL, I'm going to install it on Sunday.
Neight
10-12-2007, 06:05 PM
Yea that's pretty tight, but doesn't seem too bad. Let us know how it goes.
ChefTyler
10-12-2007, 09:18 PM
Looks to me like the boots are going to get torn up, but the boots are ugly anyway :D
bogof
10-15-2007, 12:21 AM
Yeah the old Calmini boots were torn to hell. I'm not to worried about that though. So far I am very happy with them.
Sully4x4
10-15-2007, 09:54 AM
How much did they cost? I am looking to getting new shocks for my pathfinder so I am kinda in the market.
bogof
10-15-2007, 10:37 AM
Actually I got them for free. but check out www.4x4parts.com I think they are carrying them there.
Neight
10-15-2007, 09:14 PM
Actually I got them for free. but check out www.4x4parts.com I think they are carrying them there.

Por qué?
bogof
10-15-2007, 09:21 PM
I got a free Rancho suspension system at GONE MOAB (Thanks again JL).
Steel_City_X
02-06-2008, 03:17 PM
Digging up and older thread to see how the shocks have held up.

I need to get my set of shocks on order soon and wanted to see if there are any issues that you have encountered.

Is there a way to order a stiffer product? The Bilsteins were always spec'd: stock, +10%,and +20%. Anything similar?

Todd
Midnightblue54
02-06-2008, 03:29 PM
Not much. It is the same travel as stock (stock bumpstops)

You should really look into Timbren bumpstops bro. As soon as I get my tires done thats the next thing I'll be looking into. One of the guys on newx dropped his front suspension from a rock about 2-3 feet off the ground with zero damage, zero bottom out and zero wear on the bumpstops. They are pricey but definately worth it.
bogof
02-06-2008, 03:37 PM
I haven't had any problems with them. My Alcan springs put a small dent the the rear shocks but I talked to Rancho and they said that the shock body is really thick and that it wasn't a problem.

They will be for sale in a little while when I start the SAS along with some other goodies.
Steel_City_X
02-06-2008, 03:51 PM
I traded something for a set last year at goneMOAB, thus I need to get them on order. The gap between Calmini UCA and shock looked tight.
Midnightblue54
02-06-2008, 04:04 PM
I haven't had any problems with them. My Alcan springs put a small dent the the rear shocks but I talked to Rancho and they said that the shock body is really thick and that it wasn't a problem.

They will be for sale in a little while when I start the SAS along with some other goodies.

I get first dibs when they go on sale. I have a feeling im gonna need them for my rear end.
bogof
02-06-2008, 04:21 PM
The gap between the UCA and the shocks look worse than it really is. It is just hitting the shock boot that when compresses bows toward the UCA.