zack1978 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 HI everyone, After 180,000 miles, I think the shocks on my 1995 SE-V6 Path have hit the end of the road. I have the adj/elec suspension, can I just unhook the wire on the OEM shock and install the new shock? Is there anything else that I need to disconnect? I was thinking about going with the Bilstein shocks, has anyone ever used them? If so how did you like them? Any other good brands that you like? Thanks, Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 bilsteins are good. i am currently running rancho's on both trucks. (5000's on mini & 9000's on king) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart68 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Ours has new factory replacement adj. shocks that previous owner had just put on but if I were to change them I'd go with a good ride Gas shock. We don't do much off roading in it and Rancho's stiffin things up to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack1978 Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 So how do I deal with the elec suspension? Do I just pull the plugs? Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Yep. Just pull them, and let them hang, or cut off the harnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janolopsen Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 SACHS is the choice for my SE V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 You can get a good deal on Pro-Comp shocks. I have 3000s all the way around. Perfect up front, but a little stiff in the rear unladen. Towing or loaded they would be perfect... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Precise, what's a good place to get the Pro Comps? I currently have terrible, terrible shocks and would love some new ones... Though, after 18 years and 150k miles, should I just overhaul the entire suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdavis Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I just installed a set of old man emu rear springs and shock set. I haven't had any experience with any other aftermarket shocks to compare, but I must say they are a tremendous improvement. Smooth ride and very good off road in sandy South Jersey conditions. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 The only place to get Pro-Comp shocks is 4wheelparts.com or a 4WheelParts shop. Or Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I just swapped my Pro Comp ES3000s for Rancho RS9000s. The Pro Comps were a bit too harsh a ride for what I wanted plus I plan on getting an in-cab controller for the Ranchos later on. The only place to get Pro-Comp shocks is 4wheelparts.com or a 4WheelParts shop. Or Ebay. Or get a set of take-offs from another NPORA member *hint hint* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 jj big shoe, how much stiffer than stock OEM shocks are the pro comps? My current setup rides like I have NO shocks... granted I think my mechanic may have used the wrong ones by accident, but it's REAL stiff... only thing I did to muck with it is re-index my t-bar because of sagging *shrugs* Then again, I have been driving my fiance's Cavalier a lot... so I guess I've gotten used to a car for a bit (hey, it gets better mileage ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I'm not sure, but I remember they were much stiffer than what the PO had on there. I've heared they're about the same ride as Rancho 5000's, though. I drive a Corolla for work then we have the big Lexus SUV, so jumping into the Pathy kidney-pounder was quite a different ride until I got the adjustable RS9000's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) Heckethorns! As sold by Rough Country (Hydro 8000's). Excellent ride AND control. Edited June 18, 2008 by mws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I just put Rancho 9000's on the front. They replaced the Calmini shocks that were corroded and had to be cut out. I can honestly say the ride is much softer now. Looking to do the rears soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Where you getting the 9k's from, and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismojunky Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 rancho RS5000's front and rear haveent gone off road yet but ive heard good things about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 My truck sees near zero off road time... mainly because PA has @!*% for off roading slots and I have work to do on ole' Sheila before I take her trail running. I need new shocks... but I don't know what a good set of road shocks would be. THe ones I have now... rides like I have steel tubing instead of shocks. Hard as HELL. Done some research, but I don't know... looking at the Rancho 9k's or a decent gas adjust shock... just nott sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 if your rig is stock. 9000's are too long (king has 9k's)......... mini runs the 5000's...... but they are pretty stiff.... i like it, but not everyone does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eglaisi_91pathy Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 The only place to get Pro-Comp shocks is 4wheelparts.com or a 4WheelParts shop. Or Ebay. I just ordered a set of es3000's from a local auto parts store (not affiliated with 4 wheel parts). Coming Wednesday afternoon, installing Wed night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Eh, thought 9k's were adjustable? I'm mostly stock... 2 inch lift in the front thanks to the t-bar trick, still searching for affordable JGC coils for the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Where you getting the 9k's from, and how much? I'm probably going to get them from summit. $99 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Just be advised.... My new to me F250 came with Rancho 9K's. They're up for sale so I can get some decent shocks. God, I hate grossly over damped shocks! The compression damping on these is absurd!!! Yes, the 9K's have an adjuster, but it seems to affect only rebound damping - which is great for vehicles used for towing or carrying heavy loads. But I can't adjust the part they screwed up so badly... I'm going to try leaving the rears on for for now, but the fronts have got to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westslope Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Have Pro-Comp ES3000s on the pathie. Luckily the wife likes and appreciates a stiff ride -- no pun intended -- and the additional road-handling control that comes with the stiff shocks. hehe Bilsteins are good. I have also heard that the Australian Old Man Emu shocks are the BEST. The current ProComps have over 100,000km on them. Still good, but if I switch and plan to hold on to the vehicle for another couple of years, I'll probably get Old Man Emu shocks, unless advised otherwise. http://www.rocky-road.com/omeshocks.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 My truck sees near zero off road time... mainly because PA has @!*% for off roading slots You have to look around theres places around here to wheel. Some private but the owners don't mind as long as you leave the place the same way you found it. And there are some off road parks around(nothing too exciting ex:Slippery Rock Dunes-still somewhere to get dirty though). Get a little northern though(Kennerdale, Meadville-not nesecarly Erie northern) and you will find all kinds of back trails. As for the shock thing, I have Rancho 5k's on the back of my 88 and it rides beyond stiff back there,Procomp 3k's in the front is nice though(I know mix-match is a no-no) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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