School me on shocks

[jerden]

I have a 72 blazer that I just updated the suspension with 4" lift Skyjackers 52's up front and 56's out back. I need some help deciding on what brand and model shocks to run. Up front I'm going to run a hoop or tower. In the rear I'm thinking about using the stock location. The truck is going to be used in the dunes and mud. Light trails not a lot of rock crawling. I'm thinking of a dual shock setup for the front and singles in the rear. I’m considering King, Fox and Bilstein's reservoirs. Anyone using them? What are your opinions? Do you guys have a better recommendation? I’ve used Rancho 5000’s, Skyjacker, and Trailmaster shocks in the past and was not impressed.

 

[wayne]

http://f-o-a.com/shop/ When I link mine I will be going with FOA's.

 

[howdiy]

There was a full set of 10" travel shocks in the for sale section here, it would probably work pretty nicely for you. I think they were fox shocks

edit: king

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254583&page=2

 

[jerden]

Thanks Howdiy for the link I sent him a PM.

Anyone else have an opinion? How about the best way to mount the shocks for the rear? I don't want to bring them through the bed so it is going to limit the length. I think in boarding is going to leave it to unstable. Is the stock location going to be best?

Is there any one making shock hoops for the front? I've seen a couple custom made ones. But why re invent the wheel if some one is mass producing them.

 

[jerden]

anyone?

 

[sponsoredbydad]

Well I just got my 4" shackle flip and front springs from ORD and they recomended 14" shocks. Thing I like about King or Fox is they are rebuildable.

 

[bot0611]

BILSTEIN 100%

5150's are nice but the 7100 have their advantages

i was using 275/78 valving up front but got a custome valving done now.