Driving without front shocks

[suntadz]

Just a census on what would be the most negative effect of driving 60 miles without the front driver side shocks. Basically I busted off the mount at BB08 and to get it to my friends house to repair it I would have to drive 60mi on the freeway. My other option is to have it towed. Just wondering opinions on if this would be a good idea. I know it wouldnt be good but just thinking maybe I can get away with it. Any ideas?

 

[toomany]

If you've got leaves in the front...I wouldn't worry about it. Coils, then have it towed. I drove without shocks for 3 months before I finally put some on. It almost rode better without them.

 

[tacoma]

I had to do that. It was alright until I swerved, then it was kind of interesting. So watch out. But I didn't have ANY shocks on mine.

 

[Jason4x4]

is this the guy that was in the cabin next to me? with the collapsing cab??

 

[NorCalKid]

is this the guy that was in the cabin next to me? with the collapsing cab??

I think so, he was in a cabin and I think I remember him saying something about his cab.

I wouldn't worry about driving with 1 missing shock, might get scary with no shocks but just one should be fine

 

[suntadz]

shhh.... dont say nothing about the cab. Im sensitive......



Yes it is.....and hello again.

Im going for it. dosent seem to bad. I was just concerend about messing up the spring pack.

 

[four_by_ken]

shhh.... dont say nothing about the cab. Im sensitive......



Yes it is.....and hello again.

Im going for it. dosent seem to bad. I was just concerend about messing up the spring pack.

You wont hurt the spring pack one bit.

 

[shaun89]

just bring a girl with a low cut shirt on,enjoy..but dont crash!

 

[supersize75k5]

mine have been shot for a few months an im on coils, i use mine for limiting straps till i have time to redo the front end and get the coil overs on.


I can drive mine through canyons still and they are bone dry with bent shafts even, your added bonus is the leaf springs. adjust your driving and your fine.

 

[suntadz]

took the trip and not too bad. just a bit dicey going to the one side and hitting a bump. got it welded up and nice to know the feeling that the shock actually do something. I can feel a difference.thanks for the input.