SHOCK ADAPTER from Independent 4X

[Joe_Black]

Independent4X has an adapter that allows the use of a standard eye-to-eye mount shock for use with our post-to-eye mounts.



Check it out here: Shock Post to Loop Kit

[johnnyapollo]

I wonder if that price is for one shock or a set of four.

-- John

[Ldub]

Looks like the last line answers your Q:

"Pair, includes all grade 8 hardware"

[Joe_Black]

Yup, so you'd need two pair for the whole set. Independent also carries the Bilstein 7100 for a reasonable price at $189 each. These are considered basic competition shocks and are custom valvable in addition to being fully rebuildable. Essentially the last set of shocks you'd likely ever buy.

[kpaske]

I'm in the market for some new shocks... $189 each huh? Sounds a bit steep, but I want to upgrade from my Rancho 9000x series. Can you suggest a good "in between" model?

What about dual shocks? Wasn't there a VX out there that had these, maybe that one in Thailand with the custom lift?

[Triathlete]

I'm in the market for some new shocks... $189 each huh? Sounds a bit steep, but I want to upgrade from my Rancho 9000x series. Can you suggest a good "in between" model?

What about dual shocks? Wasn't there a VX out there that had these, maybe that one in Thailand with the custom lift?

If $189 is to much why would you want to go with dual shocks? Twice as many shocks=twice as much $$$. With the 7100's you will literally never ned to buy another shock due to it wearing out...just have it rebuilt at a fraction of the cost. Unless your racing Baja, doing big jumps or mall cruising do you really need dual shocks?

[Joe_Black]

The only dual-shock set I've seen was on the rally VX's, and they utilized different mounts and geometry.

Like Billy states, the cost is twice as much as is your potential for failure. And that's likely not even for a rebuildable unit like the 7100. The really nice thing about a serious shock is also that it's revalvable which allows you to change it's characteristics as you see fit.

[Triathlete]

JB
If you go the route of the 7100's let us know what part#'s you go with since I'm sure I'll be in need of replacements soon.

[Joe_Black]

Will do! Right now I've got to replace the engine mounts on the IronMan as they've finally worn out.

[kpaske]

If $189 is to much why would you want to go with dual shocks? Twice as many shocks=twice as much $$$. With the 7100's you will literally never ned to buy another shock due to it wearing out...just have it rebuilt at a fraction of the cost. Unless your racing Baja, doing big jumps or mall cruising do you really need dual shocks?

I guess I could have worded the question a little better. What I was really wondering is since Rancho's can be had for about half the cost of the Bilsteins, would installing dual Ranchos be better than a single Bilstein?

In all honesty, no, I don't need half of the stuff I put on my VX. I don't really go offroad much, but I like having the ability. If you must know, I'm preparing for the Armageddon. I dream of one day living like Mad Max. Just kidding. Or am I?

[TEN36VX]

Yup, so you'd need two pair for the whole set.

If there are only two post-to-eye shocks in the front, wouldnt you then only need one pair? Mine are eye-to-eye in the back, hence no pair needed for the back... Right?

[Triathlete]

Right you are! Only 1 set needed.

[kpaske]

I'm trying to get part numbers for those Bilsteins, but I guess Bilstein doesn't list the Vehicross. Does anyone know what vehicles the VX shares shocks with (specific models and years)? Also what trooper year the OME 912 springs were designed for? Either that, or the extended and compressed lengths of the stock shocks?

Since the shock adapter adds what looks like about 2 inches of length to the shock, wouldn't we need to buy a slightly shorter-than-stock shock for the front (even with cranked torsion bars)?

What about valving? I have no idea how to select the correct valves. Joe? You out there, buddy? Tone? Anybody?

[Triathlete]

I know someone has posted the extended and compressed lenghts before.

[kpaske]

Yeah, I know... I may have even posted them before myself, but I couldn't find them. :P