Kittamaru Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 There is a button on the middle console of my '90 pathy that adjusts the shocks... what shocks make use of this? I'm looking at the Pro Comp ES3000 shocks... would they be a worthwhile upgrade to the standard OEM shocks currently installed? What would the advantages be? Keep in mind this truck rarely goes off road... though it does see decent amounts of snow an bad roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 http://www.4wheelparts.com/PPT2196T3660.aspx Also, is that any good for a new transmission cooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Shocks - I have not seen any aftermarket shock that will utilize the stock switch. Nissan parts only as far as I know. Tranny cooler - those are fine....go with at least the 18,000lb one, as you'll be bypassing the stock cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Canadian tire up here has the monroe sensatracs that can use the switch. And if you go to www.autopartsway.com and look for wd21 shocks they have some kyb's i think that have it as well. Looks like I'll be in the market for a trans cooler as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 redfinder; I'd like to see those shocks that work with the switch. Send me a link when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Ah, alrighty then... so do those shocks come with their own switch that I have to run in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 The only ones that I know of (pending redfinder's investigation) would be the rancho RS9000's. Though, the "switch" doesn't come with them. They have dials on each shock for adjustability. There is an in-cab controller available for them, but it won't work off the stock switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Gah... so the in cab controller is pointless? I haven't been able to find shocks that'll work from it... even the Nissan dealer near me said they don't carry any that'd work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 No, the in-cab controller is it's own entity....controlling the dampening of the RS9000's. What I meant by that is that you can't adjust the 9000's via the stock switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturaTek Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Button in the center console for shocks on a 90 path? I have a 90 path, where exactly would I find such a button???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 It was typically on some SE models...usually with the "Trail Boss" package. Most of that package came with electronic adjustable shocks. They had mixed reviews, though, even with over 200,000kms on them, I could feel the difference when I hit the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Theres the link, the first one i believe is it. I'm also going to go to canadian tire and get the guy to pull one for our trucks out of the box so i can see for sure, cause in the computer at the store i saw it myself, that it says with elec. adjustable suspension and without, and the prices are a tad bit different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 It was typically on some SE models...usually with the "Trail Boss" package. Most of that package came with electronic adjustable shocks. They had mixed reviews, though, even with over 200,000kms on them, I could feel the difference when I hit the switch. I could feel the difference even with 340.000kms, the stock shocks are tough as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 None of those work with the stock electronic system. They are simply replacement shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Is there any way to get a new set of "stock" shocks then? is it worth it? Simon...w hat do you mean by the dampening... how can I hook that stock cab button up to the RS9000's? Is it worth the extra cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 You can't hook it up to the stock switch, you have to buy another switch from rancho for their shocks. Correct me on this one simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 redfinder's right....as I stated earlier, you'd need the Rancho in-cab controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 redfinder's right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 There's a first time for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'll go to Canadian trash tomorrow and find out about the monroe shocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hm... okay. I thought you mean the R9000 could have their damping controled via the stock switch.... Would I be good with the Pro Comp ES9000 series shocks... I really don't have 400 dollars to spend on shocks They're also gas adjust... I'm asuming they can be controlled from in cab too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 They're also gas adjust... I'm asuming they can be controlled from in cab too? Only if you had a system like Rancho sells to control theirs. IIRC the Rancho system usues the manually controlled shocks (knob on shock) but the kit replaces the knob with a servo. If you are wanting to use the stock control system, you need the crappy stock shocks (which you said, your dealer said, they can't get), or (if Redboy is right) the Monroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 He's wrong. The Monroes have no provision on them for the stock electrical connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 So then if even the Ranco's wont work, what ARE my options for in-cab shock control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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