need vx for comparison of shocks

[nfpgasmask]

yeah ive got the tire pressure just right so that the ride is bearable and the mpgs doesnt go too far down. it was the first thing i did when i got the vx.

ive recently had lower back problems so the rough ride is not good. with winter around the corner i want to make sure the long 3 hr drives to tahoe are as comfortable as i can make it.

When you come to Tahoe, let use Reno boys know, maybe we can meet up.

Bart

[Hotsauce]

Your shocks are bad.

You can easily tell by removing one from the lower mount. You'll see it no longer has any gas charge.

Shocks don't last 100k miles. Even less in a short wheelbase truck with lots of polar weight.

John C.

[phines]

Your shocks are bad.

You can easily tell by removing one from the lower mount. You'll see it no longer has any gas charge.

Shocks don't last 100k miles. Even less in a short wheelbase truck with lots of polar weight.

John C.

Really??? I haven't noticed any change in mine after 130k+ miles. I've slammed the heck out of them too with all the jumping I've done. Maybe I just got lucky...
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[phines]

I should note that I DID wear out the rear springs, but they were aftermarket springs that I got from Calmini.
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LovelyWendie99

[garfull]

guess ill just have to bring it to a shop and ask them to put it on the lift of jack up the rear so i can take the shock off.

bart ill be sure to let you know when im in the reno area.

[VehiGAZ]

You don't need to bring it to a shop. You can remove one rear tire, lift that corner with a jack, and remove the bottom bolt of the shock to check it. 2 hrs in the driveway on Saturday...

[lasturbo]

My factory shocks had no charge left at 133k and the VX bounced around like an "E" ticket ride. Replaced them with Rancho 9000XL, set them to 7, and all is OK. I am going to try setting 9 and see if I can feel the difference. Tires are next as I bought it with snow tires 245/70-16. Bumping up to 265/70-16 BFG's or Geolander AT's.