King Off-Road Racing Shocks Overview - Filthy Motorsports
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- A detailed overview of King Shocks, Bypasses, Coilovers, Air Shocks, Bumps Stops, and OEM kits by Ben Brazda, owner of Filthy Motorsports, an authorized Master Distributor for King Shocks.
Corrections / Updates:
48:23 - Shock lengths for all shocks are listed on our website
52:19 - I meant to say "bolt" instead of shock.
1:05:17 - King shocks come standard with blue components.
1:08:46 - I meant to say "or dune running".
1:14:20 - Grease can be used on the slider seats to prevent squeaking.
1:33:18 - I grabbed the wrong cylinder, this damage was caused by a 4-link arm breaking and bending the coilover.
Sections:
5:23 - King vs. Other Shocks
20:53 - The Ordering Process
28:24 - Shock Types
38:35 - Shock Combinations
47:11 - Shock Options
1:15:31 - Unboxing
1:25:40 - Maintenance
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Well. Let's just say I know where I'll buy my suspension when I lift my truck. Absolutely amazing, respectful and informative video. Thank you.
So glad to hear that, thank you! And we look forward to it!
If you’ve looked at their website, let’s just say, well, you probably can not afford it. When the say “high end speciality shop” they mean 250% markup for people with lots of dollars and no “sense.” But I’m sure they’ll great if you fit that category; snobby off-roader. Just kidding guys, it’s a joke. I love my suspension and what to say thanks!
@@thecombatengineer7069 I’m pretty sure you really feel this way and not a “Joke” or you would have said this different. If a person is not a wrencher and a DIY type. It’s hard to find a trustworthy and serious experienced shock installer.
This is how you run an american business
Great video! Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing all of your knowledge. This has competly sold me on upgrading to a King set up.
Thank you, so glad to hear it!
This is possibly the best video I have ever seen. I've been wanting to upgrade my suspension and I almost bought something but hesitated and glad I did expect a call hopefully soon after my trip. Im just tired of my super rough ride!
It's midnight, I was browsing the web for different shocks for my truck. Yet I'm no where near this level but the amount of information you provided in this video is impeccable and had me tuned in. When I get to this level, I know who I'm calling. Great video.
This is pretty awesome stuff. Thank you for doing an in-depth video like this it is very informative.
Glad to hear it! I know this one turned out really long but I wanted to put it out there for those that enjoy learning as much as possible about a product before ordering. Thanks for the feedback!
@@Filthymotorsports that is definitely me. It's really annoying to go to a place to buy something and know more about the product than the salesman. I very much enjoy these really long videos you make I can't believe how much is involved in these subjects
Best shock video out there. It's so nice to listen to someone with so much knowledge, let alone honesty.
I have built a number of my own trucks over the years. Earlier this year was my first call to Filthy. I found them on a Land Cruiser forum and they came highly recommended. After talking to Ben and ordering, I'll never buy anywhere else. The customer service that Filthy delivers before they even take your money is a clear standalone in this industry. Hands down the best.
So glad to hear it, thank you!
From start to finish mine kings took a month to get in the mail thanks Ben your customer service was incredible can’t wait to buy more
So glad to hear it, thank you!
I bought myself am OE style kit for my rig for the time being, but after learning this wealth of knowledge I will definitely be upgrading in the future and giving you a call. Thank you for this!
Right on!
Ben is the best. He designed my king shocks for my F150. Just came back from the offroad Park in Attica, Indiana and I was very impressed. Buy from Filthy Motorsports with confidence.
I'm so glad to hear it, it was awesome working with you!
Ive watched thousands of videos and this is the most informative video ive ever seen. You have my business when its time for new suspension for my 18 JLUR. Other companies should take notes here.
Wow, thank you so much for the high praise! We're so glad to hear that!
Great videos!!! You guys explain stuff in such a clear and concise manner. Hopefully soon I'll be getting the oem King shocks for my Jeep Cherokee.
So glad to hear it, thank you!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to fully explain your perspective and experience. Very much appreciated.
You are very welcome, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
This is hands down the most helpful suspension video on the internet!!!!! Thank you for the info
You are very welcome, thank you!
Ein sehr souveräner & kompetenter Mann, der weiß, wovon er spricht! Sehr sympathisch, lehrreich und macht Laune, ihm zuzuhören ! 👍👍👍 vorbildlich!
Ich danke dir sehr!
Damn I have NEVER came across a video of this caliber with such in depth detail on any topic whatsoever! This dude is on a whole other level with the amount of knowledge of the product. Such an honest & genuine great guy overall !
So glad to hear you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching!
Thank you very much you truly are informative, so many videos that say nothing, you are the most trust worthy representative I have ever heard. You will encourage others to do their best.
Thanks for the high praise, so glad you enjoy the videos!
This is a lesson in how to inform the world that you need to contact us if you need parts for your off road vehicle/4x4. Absolutely brilliant!!!
Cheers!
Great explanation! Very informative. Thank you for making this video.
Such an excellent and informative overview - again! - superb!! Thanks again! Kept me engaged for every minute, and so so useful to explain the in's and out's for (King) shocks and how to use them.
Engaged for an hour and half? That makes my day, thank you!
Very informative. I'm still stuck on an Icon stage 5 kit for my 18' Silverado 1500. Even though I don't plan on doing very much off road use yet, there's lots of desert area where I live and don't like getting left it the dust.
Dude you're totally awesome. Exactly the video that needs to exist. This should be on their landing page.
So glad to hear that, cheers!
Awesome informational video!!! I've made my decision on my next set off shocks!! Thanks Ben!!
Nicely done video. When I get ready to buy, I'll definitely be giving this guy a call!
Always enjoy watching your videos. Helps with the thought of the build process.
So glad to hear it, thank you!
@@Filthymotorsports will send an email with these thoughts of mine lol
I'm moving to Denver this Fall; can't wait to visit you guys to get my 14 Raptor set up!
Awesome information! I come from the motorcycle area (off road racing) and now am starting of building a Jeep. This information will help. Thank you, I will be calling when I get farther along with my thoughts.
Glad to hear it and please reach out if we can help!
VERY NICE EXPLANATION YOU ABSOLUTELY PUT THE KING NAME ON TOP . THAT IS THE BEST WAY HOW TO HANDLE AND TAKE CARE A BUSINESS .
Thank you, so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Great video. You will be getting my business soon!!
So glad to hear it, I look forward to working with you!
great educated video. Not just someone trying to sell. Really helps me make purchase decisions
I have bin authorized car mechanic/technician for 20 years and have worked in a winning rally team for several years so I know the most of this.
But I find it so interesting and well explained that i have watched it 2 times!
I seriously plan to invest in these shocks to My dailydriver Mitsubishi Pajero(Montero in US)
it should be like a dream to be able to have that kind of bump swallowing setup!
Greetings from Sweden! (I hope i spelled everything right..)
Now to get these guys to tune my iRacing short course package.... Great info here.
WOW !! You seem TOTALLY into the subject. At most stores today the employees don't know and don't CARE that they don't know. I bet your kids have shock absorbers for toys ! Well done.
I certainly do love what I do! Cheers!
Thanks for this. Our first order with you will be very soon! The DTR 4x4 Safari Wagon is shaking with excitement for it's coil over's.
This is going to be an awesome project!
I’m about to buy King shocks, so I thought 💭 I should see if anyone has a video on them so I can learn a little about them before I drop that much coin. I was hoping for at least a three to five minute introduction. Then I found you! OMG 😮 OMG 😲 Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion for this industrial art. These shocks are not only extremely functional they are beautifully engineered works of art. I look forward to speaking to you soon.
So glad to hear it! Yes, they truly are works of art, both mechanically and visually!
Extremely informative video .I share your video with everyone in our group.
Thank you!!
Thanks Ben, excellent overview!
Great video, so much valuable information.
His not joking when he says he won't try to sell you things you don't need. I called today and after him answering some questions I had felt confident to go ahead and pull the trigger. Thanks Ben can't wait to get my socks.
crew or ankle?
j burggg High top
Awesome fricken video👍🏻 I’ll be calling you tomorrow. Time to hook up the tundra! Thanks🇺🇸
Finally! A video with the details with no compromise, great video. Would you consider doing a video on shock/ coil over adjustment? Why it might be better for more or less rebound and compression and what typical applications run (i.e. Desert racing vs trail running vs rock crawling vs mall crawling aka daily driver). I just subscribed hoping more helpful videos come soon.
Thanks for the feedback! A tuning video is on the list and I hope to get to that in 2018 so stay tuned!
These in depth videos with Ben are amazing! I really appreciate all the info and time invested in making them, it's convinced me to start looking for some Kings to upgrade the Bilsteins on my '17 Pro4x Frontier. It's a daily driver as well as my hunting, camping and shooting rig so being able to tackle unkept logging and mining roads in western Canada is a necessity, planning on adding an ARB front bumper and winch eventually and the weight that comes with it. I was thinking about the Nissan OEM kit with some hydraulic bump stops both front and rear, wondering if that would be a good fit or if another combo would suit my needs better?
So glad to hear it, I'd be happy to help! The best way to start is by sending us an email. Cheers!
Ty man, without this video I'd be lost
Very honest approach.
enjoyed this lesson of shock 101
I spent about a year trying to figure out how to upgrade my suspension properly. Finally i came across this video, as you can see this is a complicated subject. I highly recommend watching this whole video. It help me make the right choices without overspending on things i just didn't need. I did end up purchasing might upgrades from Filthy and i am very happy with the results. This is my daily driver GMC Sierra 1500 4x4, i wanted to upgrade and improve off-road performance but maintain decent Highway/paved roads too. The OEM kit I got from Filthy is fantastic, i couldn't be happier...Thx Ben!
So glad to hear it, thank you!!
Bought my kings 4 years ago. Definitely well worth the money.
So glad to hear it, thank you for sharing!
How many time have ya had to rebuild so far? How to you use your truck? Effect towing?
I really need to come to your shop, Ben. I love watching your videos and soaking up this information, but I am the kind of person that needs the hands on experience to really understand the "why's" of any given subject. I have been slowly upgrading my '18 Tundra in an economical manner. I get out of the office and away from patients about once a month and I am really only upgrading and replacing parts as I come to realize the truck is suffering out on the trails ( I am still in need of all the recovery gear), so I have upgraded the tires to 33 inch BFG KO2s and added some Bilstein adjustable 5100s up front and 5100s in the rear with the Toytec 1.5 inch Shackles. This truck is my daily driver and would like to keep it a daily driver for the time being, but with more attitude and capabilities off road. I would love to pick your brains about my setup and the future of this truck. Thanks so much for all your hard work and dedication to us, your viewers and customers.
A fabulous informative video that covers the shock spectrum considerations. Shame I’m here in the UK as I’m sure in the future I would upgrade my current shock system on my UK Ford Ranger MRST to something suitable. My truck is purely an “On Road” runner, but like most enthusiasts - they like to pursue the very best out of their vehicle that falls within their budget! Again a great informative video.
Glad you enjoyed the video, we have Ranger T6 shocks in stock and international shipping is pretty easy to coordinate!
@@Filthymotorsports Glad to hear that. My truck has the original UK Ford spec front and rear shocks. The truck has also been lifted, 96cm front Arch clearance from road to wheel arch curvature maxima and likewise rear arch clearance is 108cm. The wheels are 33inch Aturro A/T tyres (33x12.50/20 Alloy RTG Lenso rims). An absolute honey of a truck but I’d certainly welcome your recommendation on piggy-back rears and just single (non reservoir) shocks on the front. Any recommendations that I can muse over?
Amazing Customer Service--Trust These Guys
OK, so I have a Chevy S-10ZR2 and it is a daily driver, but in the US Forest Wilderness areas, as I am a volunteer ranger. Having a dependable 4WD truck is essential. And after doing an upgrade on this truck five years ago, I am dropping control arms and shocks, which is not cool in the middle of a forest fire. I reached out to Ben, and he was very nice, almost too polite, telling me that my beloved S-10 is essentially worthless, and I need a new truck. He seems to love Chevy Silverados, Chevy Colorados, and Tacomas in that order. So with his advice I am looking for a new truck and will for sure put some King Coil Overs on that rascal, and will buy from Filthy Motorsports. Great guy, great business.
Thank you for sharing, so glad to hear it! We love the S10 for what it is, unfortunately, there are not many options for improvements.
After watching this vid. I’m coming to you when I start my off road racing JL build.
Awesome, so glad to hear it! I literally just worked up a set of 2.5 x 14" coilovers for customer with a JL 5 minutes ago!
Ben is legit! I called filthy Motors, he answered. Very informative!
Cheers!!
Love these videos! Learned so much! One thing, the “bubbles in the power steering fluid” analogy seems wrong to me. In a shock, the gas is intentionally there for a certain amount of compression. In power steering hydraulic systems or in brake hydraulic systems, air is not intentionally present and creates a large, undesired loss of movement when the piston or pump pushes fluid. I think this a correct way to think about it!
Shots fired at fabtech dirtlogic “performance shocks” 🤣 haha that’s awesome
Fabtech has a line literally called Performance series, which are twin tube white can shocks, not the in-house dirt logic 2.25
Wish I saw this video before I bought Bilsteins. At least now I can plan for my next replacement.
Just a note here: F1 cars don’t typically use coilovers, at least in the front. In the nose, there isn’t room so there’s typically a separate shock and the spring is a torsion bar. In the rear, things get a lot more exotic, it’s not uncommon for them to just use a heave spring and an anti roll bar, no corner springs, some number of shocks, and nowadays a device called an inerter, aka, the J damper.
Great video! Keep em coming
Thanks! Will do!
Funny you mention valving....I used to race motocross and suspension tuning was such a huge thing.....if the suspension wasnt valved right for rider/weight and skill level it was very difficult to go fast and maintain control.....it wasnt until I actually rode "proper" suspension that I realized how important this was......the term " best you know is best you've ridden" is total truth!
So this certainly makes sense for vehicles as well
Well said!
This video needs more views... I'm putting it on repeat.
Get us to 500k!! haha
wow, thought i always wanted some fox shocks but after watching this i am definitely going the King Route. Seems to be cheaper than fox but better machining and assembly.
When it comes down to fit and finish, tolerances, custom options, availability of replacement parts, and being able to make changes to the shocks, King is going to be very hard to beat!
My personal expensive fox are junk. I had 3 go out on my 14' f350. 2 completely siezed up and one lost oil. Worst warranty also as you have to ship them to cali, and wait 2-3 weeks.
They were fox 2.0 $130 each off Amazon
Plus Kings look killer,nice for showing off
Great video! Keep it up, you should do a video explaining ORIs
Thank you and we plan on it! Make sure to subscribe!
What King Shock do you recommend for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma?
Mine is a TRD Off Road 4x4. I'm looking for 2"-3" of lift and will be adding Camburg UCAs and OME Dakar leafs a few months after the shock install. Later I plan to upgrade the front bumper to an ARB with a winch.
Hi Mike, thanks for the question! The kit below is the one that we would build, however, we have to make sure we choose the right springs and valving for your application and the rear shocks can be tricky at 2+ inches of lift so whenever you are ready, shoot me an email and we'll get in touch. Cheers!
www.filthymotorsports.com/King_OEM_Tacoma_Shocks_p/king-25001-119.htm
Amazing video!
Thanks!
It’s refreshing to see a company compassionate about their customers and their quality products.
What does everyone think of Fords Fox 2.0 performance tune shocks recently? Ford Ranger 2020 FX4- hunting roads
I know this is a late reply, but we just put out a Fox 2.0 ride review on our own 2020 Ford Ranger FX4, we liked them a lot, much different than the Bilstein 5100.
Well when I found this AMAZING VIDEO I was looking for information to support my opinion that Icon shocks were the way to go. Now I think without a doubt King shocks are the better choice :).
I have a street queen 2014 Raptor that sees little off road time. I started looking for something to help with the (for lack of a better term) Gallup effect from the rear end, after small bumps on the road. It makes one bump feel like two or three smaller ones. I love the truck but would like to improve the road manners a bit. Also looking to clear up axel wrap.
Would changing to a different shock in the rear help with that?
I just ordered my custom kings. I hope it comes out with the specs I asked for.
Thank you very much for a lot info
Thank you for watching!
I truly appreciate the long and in depth video, you answered alot of my questions, I do have another though, I have a fabtech 6" lift on my tacoma and put on fox coilovers from bds, because I wanted something now, I'm the second owner of this truck, if I would have done it over I would have bought an unmodified tacoma and did a long travel kit.
my question to you is what would be with my current set up, what would be the best setup for logging roads with extreme washboard to give me the best ride, dual rate springs or add a bypass shock to my current setup? I was going to add hydraulic bumps, but I can't have both, do to space.
also I feel like I have my 16" 600 pound springs preloaded too much, should I go to a 700 pound spring? I don't have a winch or winch bumper but plan on both soon, any suggestions please
Hi Anthony, we've have very good luck with Tacoma's with 6" of lift, as long as you have realistic expectations. A 6" lift raised the vehicle 6" and should maintain factory suspension geometry (although, some budget lift kits actually reduce suspension travel!) As such, we would build Kings OEM kit to fit your lift kit and we would recommend contacting Deaver about a set of new rear leaf springs. That package set up with the proper springs and shock valving is about as good as it gets. Hope that helps!
Thank you for sharing and being genuine.
You create positive feelings, you communicate to support, you contribute for the creation of positive energy.
As for the pure technical part, you helped me to understand better. This way it is easier to satisfy myself with my project and better support your work when the time will come to contact you, so you will be able to better support me back.
Thanks for the nice words, I look forward to it!
What would you recommend for a 1996 Ford Bronco XLT without lift kit and running on 33*12.5 R15 tyres?
I wish you would make even more videos ... AWESOME job :) !!!
Unfortunately Im continents away ... but Im hoping I will be able to order something from FILTHY soon for my small race truck !
Meanwhile keep the videos coming ......
Thanks for the feedback, we definitely have more in the works so stay tuned! We've worked with customers in just about every country so let us know if you need anything and we'll do our best to help. Cheers!
do it dude king give you wings!!! m.king
What if you live on a washboard gravel road (apart from the rare times they grade it). The shocks on my 1.6 ton car are getting sloppy. Ignoring my horrible road most of my driving is fast winding back roads 50%, 40% highway, and 10% city. I'd consider going non OEM if it offered some improvements. I'd want it to handle the washboard gravel smoothly and without damage, and also corner confidently on the fast winding roads or as it does now. Is it possible for the suspension setup to also reduce road noise on gravel?
Absolutely, high performance shocks that dampen quickly offer very impressive results on washboard roads.
I have a 2012 FJ cruiser with an off road bumper and winch & a Pro comp 6 inch lift kit. What coils should I put on there for the weight. 550, 600lbs...? Also going to put a roof top tent in future
very detailed video. I appreciate the upload. However, I ordered a set of King 2.5 OEM replacements and had to get them re-valved by king and later my a local shop because they were so terribly stiff. The ride quality on road was unbearable. When I ordered them, there was no option for the click adjusters, which today I view as 100% necessary. I ran them hard for 4 years and they really were tough but I found the ride to be terrible. I swapped them out for icons and have been much happier--but with the adjusters its apples to orange. I just suggest anyone watching this order shocks with adjusters regardless of what brand you run.
Hi Garret, I'm happy to help, did you order the shocks though us? I can't seem to find an order under you name?
I own a 2016 Ram 1500 V6 3.0L Eco Diesel and added Fox 2.5 w/ external reservoir DSC. I called Fox and this is the first time they have an Eco Diesel with the recommended coilovers, but there is a fine line of clearance between Fox base of coilover and front axle. I just put them on last week, and they kept leaning me to say I slammed it offroad. I honestly just put it on and have not been off the road, literally. And for all that fun, this is more for RV trailer. Any ideas for lower control arms or other fixes for clearance?
a video of the quality break down on some shocks would be cool like the comparison of fos and big shocks compared to some Fox shocks and King shocks as far as the internal components. good videos though very informative
That video is in the works, and we've already reviews those two brands here:
www.crawlpedia.com/shock_shootout.htm
Hi, I have a 2016 discovery sport with a third row seat, I'm looking for leveling or lift kit..... I'm looking to replace the original equipment and get better performance..... thanks
Wish I could take my build to you. Ive learned a lot from you. Thank you.
So glad to hear it, we are happy to help any way we can!
Have a 2017 Tundra TRD Pro - been contemplating an ICON stage 7, but with total chaos UCA's. Watched this video and now wondering if there's a better option to the ICON. Every 3 to 6 months I tow a 7x16 cargo trailer anywhere from 500 to 4,000 miles - depending on where the next assignment is. With the Bilstein TRD Pro "off-road" stock setup, even with the trailer loaded properly, the rear drops quite a bit and is not super confidence inspiring while at speed. I want a cush ride on and off road, but don't want to sacrifice support when towing. Not looking for a "bro" lift.
We would be happy to help! Send us an email with the vehicle details and we'll get in touch to go over your options. Cheers!
Jesus very in depth thanks
this was amazing . I wish I had order my shocks from you. next time.
We are always here to help, next time!
I have a 2016 Tacoma with a BDS 4 inch lift kit I'm running 32 inch tires on 18 inch rims . I'm looking at running coil overs in the front the problem is most companies don't offer a coil over for 4 inch lift kit's .
We do! Send us an email with the vehicle specs and we'll get some built for you!
Outstanding thanks
Cheers!
now i know the Raptor shocks are not tunable or adjustable from the outside but could i put different shim Stacks or different weight oil in them to get them to ride softer I have a set that I put on a 92 F150 short box low budget build I change the springs on the front shocks but when I get into the bump Zone it gets a little harsh
Thanks for the question. Yes, they can be tuned and the valving shims should be available if you call Fox.
This guy is so good that i have decided to buy a set of kings from him to replace the new bilstein set i just installed 😂
Lol, awesome!!
Dodge 2010 4 door 4 wheel drive with 10 foot flatbed. Ranch hand front bumper with 20k winch. Constantly hauling a skid steer on bumper pull trailer 13k with auger .also on pallet of cement on the flat bed. Mostly off road work building fences. Any hope for a smooth ride. Two hours of bumpy gravel non maintained road . Any hope?
Excuse me sir, can you use coilovers on front and rear. Do these coilovers have 2 adjusters like a dirk bike shock for hardness and softness and one for rebounding speed. I have a 2020 ram 2500 diesel and thinking of putting a 8" bds suspenion lift 4 link. Thank you much, look foward to hearing from you.
Great questions! Yes, we can do coilovers front and back, however, they are not ideal for towing or hauling so for that type of use we recommend keeping the rear leafs and pairing them with some heavily tuned shocks. Rebound damping adjustments are mostly beneficial for dirt bikes and ATVs where the rider's legs act as a secondary suspension. On a truck like this, we already know what the rebound damping needs to be. Hope that helps!
Great knowledgeable video.
Thank you!
Any thought's on ADS? From what i understand, they started with a King platform and improved on it with things like a wiping seal, ceracoating, and all their shocks are basically built with their race components.
ADS makes a very good shock as well, right up there with King, Fox, and Radflo.
I LOVE your channel. You have helped me make alot of difficult decisions and saved me money. I am looking for a coil over shock to lift my mustang about 3 inches in the back and 2 inches in the front, with good handling characteristics? What would you recommend. Its a street car, but I just have to deal with alot of snow and have put AT tires on it that are only a inch bigger than oem tires.
So glad to hear it and sorry for the late reply, email us and I'd be happy to go over your options!
I love my kings on my Toyota, runs great and really appreciate high end quality, but is it possible to swap out the lower rod end on my 2.5 front coilovers to add more height like the smoothies?
How much total height are you trying to achieve over stock? Usually 3" is the safest point between excessive CV angles and performance/ride quality, and even Filthy will tell you not to go past 2.5". You could add a spacer to the shock tower in the front if you're just looking to go from 2" to 2.5" or 2.5" to 3". But i wouldn't make the jump to 3.5"
Those red shocks on the top left, what are they and will the work on my truck? I have a 04 silverado 5.3 4x4...
Unfortunately not, those are ORI Struts: www.filthymotorsports.com/ORI_ST_Struts_p/ori-stx.htm
I came across this video because I was looking for more info about "Spool Valve Shocks". I saw a video about a Chevy Colorado jumping at Pismo Beach and he talks about DSSV Shocks. I have a 98 5.9 ZJ with Rough Country Lift Kit Shocks and after an hour (offroad) the shocks got hot and for the rest of the day, the shocks never cooled off and didn't work. They're fine for the street; but, not much else. I figure I'll keep them for another few years; and hopefully King will develop "Spool Valves" by then; or, maybe you know, if they don't already have that? Either way, something to think about, for the future.
The DSSV shocks on the Colorado are stock on the ZR2 model, those aren't available by any aftermarket manufacturer today. They are extremely advanced shocks, typically on high end race cars, or the limited offerings on the ZR2 colorado or ZL1 Camaro
I see the king suspension systems on Baja vehicles. How are they in winter? I live in north central ALBERTA, CANADA, my 2012 Ford Raptor, spends most time OFFROAD. Slow paced sand mogels in tight trails, high speed sand rough, crazy rough terrain. How do they take to the cold? -24' C, and colder at times
Thanks for the question! We build a lot of shocks for customers in northern Canada, Alaska, Russia/Siberia, and Iceland with excellent results. If you send me an email (sales@filthymotorsports.com) with the vehicle details and how it's used I'll work up the specs. Cheers!
What would you recommend for a 2016 Jeep JK 4 door sport unlimited that's daily driven currently, but rock crawling/trail riding, and wheeling on the weekends?
I would need to know more information. Please give us a call or send us an email and we can go over your options!
So I drive my tundra almost daily, but I’m currently on Fox 2.5s with DSC and billet UCAs. I’m looking into a trophy/prerunner truck setup since I do plan to run Baja with my team. Not really interested in ride comfort. I do have king triple bypasses already. Looking at a SUA kit instead of being linked. I’m currently running 35 MTs, ADV widebodied, and plan to run a GFC camper and 2 full spares. And upgrading to 37s eventually.
We are happy to help, send us an email and we will go over your options with you.
loved the RC truck, fyi RC4WD makes the TrailFinder II model with leafs to add to your demontraitions
Thanks! We found a sweet one that we use for our Ride Quality Video: czcams.com/video/FtAP774EaIA/video.htmlm09s
Filthy Motorsports nice bro, I've been searching your videos to see if it's possible to shrink down 'real shock design into RC, I'm talking about piston design and bypass tubes. owning a cnc machinine shop, I'd really like to have my rc be more scale
How do you know when you have over heated your stock shocks? I have driven my 2015 f150 FX4 at 35-40mph on pretty rough and rocky dirt roads for between 45-60 min and haven't noticed a change in how the shocks perform.
On an OEM truck with generic shocks (that includes any OEM "Rancho"/"Bilstein"/"Fox"), you wont really know since the shocks are junk to begin with. On a high grade shock you'll start to notice the chassis moving more than before and at high speeds it begins to feel sloppy and less controlled.
@Filthymotorsports so at about 36k miles I went to Rancho rs9000xls shocks and I thought they worked great. I put about 90k miles on them, and the front right finally broke the mount.
I have now gone to 2.5" sway a way coilovers w/resi shocks in front and 2.5 resinin rear. Night and day difference. I can now drive really rough dirt roads at 60mph + and it feels like I'm on a paved road road.