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Still though, its one thing to match the lengthof the shock you need but do they list the weight of vehicle recommended or anything??? A 12" shock on a 6k lb vehicle is different then a shock on a 3k lb vehicle.
Of the ES lines, the 9000 is matched best to an 80. The 1000 and 3000 are too soft. (This was also Pro Comp's stance.)
They also have some more expensive ones (MX-6), dunno how those would hold up to the weight of an 80.
The 9000's seem to work well for an 80, more than a few people running it. Have heard a couple mentions that it's too soft, could be a really heavy 80 or perhaps springs aren't stiff enough.
FWIW have talked to people who have run 9000's on Mini's, 4-Runners, and a 60 series owner. They've all said that the 9000's are far too stiff for those vehicles. I know of at least one who switched to 3000's and liked them much better.
Shocks have a lifetime warranty, so if you end up not liking them, likely you can resell and make most of your money back. Warranty does transfer to whoever owns them.