I really didn't want to start a new thread about a topic that seems like it has been but I can't quite get the insight I need from the existing threads, between outdated info, various suspension setups and AHC vs conventional.
As the title says I am trying to choose new shocks for my 100 LC. I have OME now and they have probably 70k on them and have been OK, but I have never really loved them as they are functional but harsh riding. I realize that I am not doing myself any favors with extra heavy springs in the rear and OME torsion bars, as well as about 100# per corner of E rated tires, but I do think I can do a bit better than what is on there now.
The truck is lifted about 2.5" and has a lot of extra weight in armor, bumpers roof rack and drawers etc, fully kitted for remote exploration it's close to 7,000#. I am in the northeast, so I actually do most of my offroad driving at lower speed and clamoring over rocks and trees (some washboard fire roads, but not like Big Bend or something) so I would guess fade resistance is a little less of a concern for me. I do want less body roll and comfort for on road overall.
I am looking at the Dobinsons, the Bilstein 5160 remote reservoir etc. I'd like to stay in that $300 a corner range, and don't really think that I want ones that need to be rebuilt regularly. I know opinions are rampant and there is a lot of confirmation bias to whatever people have, but are there really better ones than others for my use case? TIA
As the title says I am trying to choose new shocks for my 100 LC. I have OME now and they have probably 70k on them and have been OK, but I have never really loved them as they are functional but harsh riding. I realize that I am not doing myself any favors with extra heavy springs in the rear and OME torsion bars, as well as about 100# per corner of E rated tires, but I do think I can do a bit better than what is on there now.
The truck is lifted about 2.5" and has a lot of extra weight in armor, bumpers roof rack and drawers etc, fully kitted for remote exploration it's close to 7,000#. I am in the northeast, so I actually do most of my offroad driving at lower speed and clamoring over rocks and trees (some washboard fire roads, but not like Big Bend or something) so I would guess fade resistance is a little less of a concern for me. I do want less body roll and comfort for on road overall.
I am looking at the Dobinsons, the Bilstein 5160 remote reservoir etc. I'd like to stay in that $300 a corner range, and don't really think that I want ones that need to be rebuilt regularly. I know opinions are rampant and there is a lot of confirmation bias to whatever people have, but are there really better ones than others for my use case? TIA