I have a Hell Creek 2.5" lift on my 60. I added 1.5" longer shackles so I probably have a little over 3" of lift. This lift came with Rough Country shocks which are, well, pretty darn rough. They softened up with time but eventually one lost it's gas pressurization and would fade badly on rough roads. I decided to try something different.
Doetsch Tech is local (El Cajon) and I have used their shocks in the past. I installed their 8000's on my 4runner and though they rode rough they handled hard off roading really well. The 8000 series shock is their prerunner shock and is neither their stiffest nor softest shock. I decided to give them a try on my 60 and they are awesome.
They take the small bumps very smoothly but feel like they control and damp movement very well. Off road the truck is very settled. Although I don't intend to need it, they have an integrated jounce bumper. Since they are longer than the rough country shocks they replaced I have more flex which is always nice.
I could give you the lengths I used but really you need to measure your truck. If you have a 4" lift you might want longer shocks than I used. In general, our trucks need a compressed length not greater than 14.5" in the front and maybe a little less in the rear, not quite sure there. They lots of information on their site.
If you order from DT, just tell them you need 5/8" bushings and they will make sure you get them.
Frank
Doetsch Tech is local (El Cajon) and I have used their shocks in the past. I installed their 8000's on my 4runner and though they rode rough they handled hard off roading really well. The 8000 series shock is their prerunner shock and is neither their stiffest nor softest shock. I decided to give them a try on my 60 and they are awesome.
They take the small bumps very smoothly but feel like they control and damp movement very well. Off road the truck is very settled. Although I don't intend to need it, they have an integrated jounce bumper. Since they are longer than the rough country shocks they replaced I have more flex which is always nice.
I could give you the lengths I used but really you need to measure your truck. If you have a 4" lift you might want longer shocks than I used. In general, our trucks need a compressed length not greater than 14.5" in the front and maybe a little less in the rear, not quite sure there. They lots of information on their site.
If you order from DT, just tell them you need 5/8" bushings and they will make sure you get them.
Frank
