gabriel slx shocks.

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  1. fenster164

    fenster164 Bobtail Member

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    what should I set my shocks to reg.firm.or xtra firm...I'm putting them on my rears... please help
     
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  3. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    I set mine to firm.
     
  4. fenster164

    fenster164 Bobtail Member

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    how is riding
     
  5. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Probably somewhat firm.
     
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  6. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    Ok. No, actually, the truck has me stoked of late. Rides real smooth.
     
  7. fenster164

    fenster164 Bobtail Member

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    so set to firm for a smooth ### ride
     
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  8. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    Remember the shocks damp the movement of the suspension, they aren't stiffer springs.
     
  9. fenster164

    fenster164 Bobtail Member

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    sorry..I dont know what that means...help me understand
     
  10. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    Air springs and coil springs on cars will bounce when you hit a bump. The shocks stop the vehicle from bouncing. The firmer the shocks, the quicker the bouncing stops, but too firm will prevent the suspension from giving in the first place. The also smooth out road vibrations.
     
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  11. Atlanta trucker

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    Take those shocks off then drive around the block and ask yourself if you can tell any difference ? You may be amazed.
     
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