Best high end shocks for the LC80 (19 Viewers)
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Probably king triple bypass shocks.
You're looking for comfort? Highish speed desert driving?
Any tuneable shock will work with proper tuning
King has linear piston with easy to get shims and straightforward to work on - probably best bet. Especially if you're not in the US
2.5 smooth bodies + proper tuning would be ideal.
No need for triple bypass shocks especially for 10" travel (really 7-8 useable) - I have them and not worth the extra price.
Any tuneable shock will work with proper tuning
King has linear piston with easy to get shims and straightforward to work on - probably best bet. Especially if you're not in the US
2.5 smooth bodies + proper tuning would be ideal.
No need for triple bypass shocks especially for 10" travel (really 7-8 useable) - I have them and not worth the extra price.
Do you want a direct-fit bolt in shock, or are you willing to fabricate? That will dictate what your options are.
I have BP-51s and have been very happy. King also makes a direct-fit shock, albeit not triple bypass as mentioned. Dobinson's MRR are good too I hear, as well as the offerings from Icon.
If you're willing to fabricate, then you can open up your options to race style triple bypass shocks and such. That said, you probably don't need race car shocks on an 80 series... 99% of the 80s out there don't go fast enough to need race car shocks. A nice remote reservoir setup with adjustable rebound and compression is generally plenty. Some have internal bypass too, which makes them a touch nicer. You need to read up on what they all are, how they work, and then really evaluate what your plans for your vehicle are before you make a decision. You can spend big money on bling parts all you want, but may only need a "standard" shock.
I have BP-51s and have been very happy. King also makes a direct-fit shock, albeit not triple bypass as mentioned. Dobinson's MRR are good too I hear, as well as the offerings from Icon.
If you're willing to fabricate, then you can open up your options to race style triple bypass shocks and such. That said, you probably don't need race car shocks on an 80 series... 99% of the 80s out there don't go fast enough to need race car shocks. A nice remote reservoir setup with adjustable rebound and compression is generally plenty. Some have internal bypass too, which makes them a touch nicer. You need to read up on what they all are, how they work, and then really evaluate what your plans for your vehicle are before you make a decision. You can spend big money on bling parts all you want, but may only need a "standard" shock.
King or Dobinsons would be my vote. Get some good bumpstops to go with them too - hydraulic or at least Timbren. I have King 3.0 triple bypasses on my Tundra and I have to be driving it hard to fully take advantage of the suspension. I probably would have been just as happy with King 2.5s.
Just make sure to get them tuned. The tune out of the box often isn't the best for your personal style of driving. It helps to have a good shop nearby that can tune and rebuild race shocks.
Just make sure to get them tuned. The tune out of the box often isn't the best for your personal style of driving. It helps to have a good shop nearby that can tune and rebuild race shocks.
I've read good things about Kings and Dobinsons and OME BP-51's. I had OME's basic Nitrochargers on one of my 80's and it was a very rough ride.
I am really curious about Nimbus oleo-pneumatic shocks. Not a ton of reviews on them yet as I believe they are pretty new.
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I am really curious about Nimbus oleo-pneumatic shocks. Not a ton of reviews on them yet as I believe they are pretty new.
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If money is no object, king make the best shocks I've ever used.
A step down IMHO, fox, icon etc are quite good
A step down again (IMHO) are the high end mainstream manufacturer shocks, i.e. OME BP51, Terrain Tamer pro shock, Dobinsons MRA etc, the BP51 is probably more in the league of Fox and Icon but they do tend to run short in length for an 80
A step down IMHO, fox, icon etc are quite good
A step down again (IMHO) are the high end mainstream manufacturer shocks, i.e. OME BP51, Terrain Tamer pro shock, Dobinsons MRA etc, the BP51 is probably more in the league of Fox and Icon but they do tend to run short in length for an 80
For sure a good shock helps.
But IMO unless you’re racing and have them professionally tuned to your reg then the big name shocks are all about being cool and bling !
But IMO unless you’re racing and have them professionally tuned to your reg then the big name shocks are all about being cool and bling !
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The best shock will depend on use
Find a shock tuner you like and ask what shock they like to tune. Buy those and have them tune them to your rig and riding style.
Shocks are very dependent on driver and style.
Find a shock tuner you like and ask what shock they like to tune. Buy those and have them tune them to your rig and riding style.
Shocks are very dependent on driver and style.
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What am I missing? Oil + Nitrogen like many shocks on the market?I've read good things about Kings and Dobinsons and OME BP-51's. I had OME's basic Nitrochargers on one of my 80's and it was a very rough ride.
I am really curious about Nimbus oleo-pneumatic shocks. Not a ton of reviews on them yet as I believe they are pretty new.
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Discover Nimbus's advanced oleo-pneumatic suspension systems, tailored for Toyota and Lexus SUVs, offering exceptional comfort and off-road capability.
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^ you don't understand, it's a french made shock with oleo 
cheers,
george.
cheers,
george.
