New suspension help

[sleeoffroad]

Hey, no problem. Just wondering. I am sorta in the same boat; both shocks are supposed to be great. I am having a hard time paying extra $$ for ICON when the Radflos are getting the same good reviews.

Make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Not all shiny shocks are the same!

 

[MScruiser]

Make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Not all shiny shocks are the same!

Well come on; out with it. I'm listening! Nobody seems to have anything so say on the matter.

 

[Willy beamin]

The respect between manufacturers and vendors is strong. I dont think you're going to get the blunt feedback on here that you may be looking for. Call and talk with some shops (like more than two) that work with these products daily.

 

[sleeoffroad]

What I am saying is that a shiny emulsion shocks is the not the same as a remote reservoir shocks, or even an internal reservoir shocks. They are built for different purposes. If you get Radflo (or any other make for that matter) that is an emulsion shocks then you are just getting a fancy shock with the same technology as OME or any other sealed shock. Only thing with the shiny ones are they are rebuild-able.

Also make sure you know the warranty against leakage, how much a rebuild cost etc. You need to know what you are buy and paying for. Check the corrosion properties of all the components as well as the hose fittings. Make sure you know what the warranty is on the spherical joints and what they will replace if they start making noise. With higher end shocks the devil is in the details.

Not bashing one make, just putting some questions out there.

 

[MScruiser]

Thanks Christo.

 

[Radflo]

Radflo offers shocks for the 200 series with reservoir (and compression adjuster as an option) or internal floating piston. Non of our shocks for this application are emulsion.

As Christo has pointed out, an emulsion style shock is a huge compromise, especially on a vehicle like the 200 series.

Glenn