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What shocks to use?

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#1 ·
My 57 weighs 4300lbs w/driver and I am looking for a shock that will work better than what I have. I am using a 5 leaf, 2" drop spring and KYB gas shocks. What I don't like is the rebound travel is way too high. It really bounces up on a heavy bump. It my be the wrong shock for the application so I would appreciate any input. I have a double eyelet setup. Thanks, Kurt
 
#2 ·
Following. Do you have excel-g or gas-a-just? I have the KYB excel-g on the front of mine. And thinking of going to the KYB mono tube gas-a-just for similar reasons to what you describe.

Had Monroe sensatracs on the front before and one failed almost immediately.

Be interested to hear opinions also.
 
#4 ·
I have Viking double adjustable and they work awesome. ride like a Cadillac.
 
#7 ·
qa1 coil over in front 5 leaf in the rear don't have the part numbers handy and I have a custom shock bar. so my part number might not work for you. call Viking they are real easy o work with over the phone.
 
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