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OK, I was just making sure that those were correct. Thank you.
Yes those are correct.
The only additional information I have is that there used to be a version for the fronts that was advertised for a 1” lower ride height, that number was 55-R081. I’m not sure they’re still offered, could be wrong.
Piston stroke length on the 55-R081's is 5", the lower shock body measures 9" from the center of the lower mounting eye to the top of the shock body. So, from the lower mounting eye to c-clip on the piston is 14".
I don’t think those measurements are directly comparable to the ones from post #2, I do know that if you ran the RO81’s with stock suspension components you’d need to run a taller upper bump stop to keep from over extending them as the shock would reach the end just before the UCA hit the stop. Not an issue if you’re lowered, I had to run taller bump stops already for the 1.12” bars and my ride height.
The RCD’s I have are the R081’s (I never bought any of the R082’s) and at one point I checked and measured everything to make sure they wouldn’t bottom out or overextend on my Duster. I’ve since gone to the Hotchkis Fox non-adjustable shocks on my Duster, they are a slightly better shock for the 1.12” bars I run but it was only a minor improvement and likely wouldn’t be noticeable with a smaller torsion bar, the fox’s just handle the 300 lb/in wheel rate slightly better.
I went from KYB to Bilstein and 1.03 bars and it is night and day with a quality shock. Also went with a big Hellwig sway bar. Before the car was like a fat man on stilts. Feels much more modern.
I have a similar story.
I went from KYBs and 1.0 torsion bars to Blisteins and 1.15 torsion bars and the car rode better.
Story teller? The pot calling the kettle black. What I said was my opinion . But don't you worry its all cleaned up for you.
At least I don't lie and flip other members parts.
I remembered your lies making believe you were your son calling me and the hospital story you made up . Why I didn't want to deal with you at Carlisle . But I left it go . But I put a face to the BS.
And the PM you just sent me? "It wasn't you Steve, It was everyone else's BS I wanted the moderators to clean up". Your words not mine. You and I know the truth Dave.
Like I said "cry me a river .
So I gotta ask after all this time. Why did you make up that hospital story when another member told me you were actually somewhere else. Dave?
Myself and Members who helped here would like to know. Story teller!
Proverbs 28:6
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.
junkyardhero
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annndddd *right* off the rails!
but do carry on....
but do carry on....
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