2nd gen Rear shock options WITH lengths

*drool* ...RAD.

 

OP you should put the ~ travel #s in bold as well so that people who don't want to do the math can see the difference as well.

 

Not a bad idea but I already spoon fed everyone a ton of info hahahahaha

 

You always gotta spoon feed people especially those that don't know shit and try and act like they do or think they have an understanding of suspension etc. Gotta make it easier for them. Also unless this thread gets a sticky which I think it should then it'll get kinda pushed to the archives for few to see.

Sticky good technical info for those who are looking @Daria

 

Might want to double check these numbers.

 

please just post the correct numbers. According to wheelers this is what it says

 

The reason I didn't is because I don't know their actual lengths. I see different numbers in different places. But I know the "14.71" collapsed length that was originally posted here seems too long to work without extended bumps, and looks like a likely typo from from Wheeler's 14.17.

But also, other vendors say these shocks are shorter at extended length than what @Wheeler's Off-Road Inc says. Since I haven't personally measured them, I don't know who is right, and I don't want to proliferate possibly errant numbers: someone destroying their shocks on account of me posting wrong numbers would be an expensive mistake.

 

... I have these shocks, so will measure them this weekend if no one can chime in before then with some authoritative numbers.

 

I know that the OME shocks are historically VERY short compared to all others. OME designed them this way in order to prevent the need to purchase other supporting mods in order to safely run them (like brake lines specifically). For these reasons - I think they’re a garbage option if you are trying to flex as much as possible

 

"For these reasons - I think [all standard length shocks] are a garbage option if you are trying to flex as much as possible." Fixed that for you.

OME are right in the the middle of the pack for their extended length, for shocks that are immediately swappable without installing extended bump stops. If we want to compare fractions of inches the OME's look longer than the popular 5100's, but not by any amount that matters. We are going to have a hard time getting more travel with any shock while using stock leaf springs.

I said I was going to measure the OME 60091's since there are contradictory numbers published but have been staying busy. Hope to do it tomorrow.

 

Sounds good to me. This is why I’m running b110 until I can get my shock relocation welded on.

 

IRONMAN 4X4 - Specs directly from their customer service.

Shocks:
12710GR - Nitro Gas - Front
Extended: 564mm
Compressed: 432mm

12744GR - Nitro Gas - Rear
Extended: 609mm
Compressed: 361mm

45710FE - Foam Cell Pro - Front
Extended: 540mm
Compressed: 408mm

45744FE - Foam Cell Pro - Rear
Extended: 610mm
Compressed: 379mm

Front coils:
TOY065A - Performance Load
Free Height: 390 mm
Spring Rate: 720 lb/in

TOY065B - Performance Load
Free Height: 382 mm
Spring Rate: 827 lb/in

TOY065C - Constant Load
Free Height: 380 mm
Spring Rate: 827 mm

Rear leafs:
TOY066B - Performance Load
Spring Rate: 0 - 440 LBS

TOY066C - Constant Load
Spring Rate: 440 LBS - GVM

ISL6010 - Add-A-Leaf

 

Revival!
Had this info been found?
So little info and review…

 

So I reached out to Icon. They wouldn't tell me shock length but they did say the travel numbers when paired with the RXT leaf pack.
It's about an inch more than anything else due to the offset lower eyelet.
"Hello,
Thanks for reaching out. Due to the nature of our shocks, the information requested is part of a proprietary design and cannot be provided. The RXT combination will fetch ~10.5" of travel at the shock."



John Quinn
Sales / Customer Service / Tech Support

 

That is some B.S. Nearly everyone else posts those details. Anyone who buys those could post measurements.
I eventually got turned off from their reputation, and I question the lower eyelet offset approach. Side loading the shaft/piston seems risky.
Ended up with the Bilstein 8100 series on all 4 corners. Very happy with my choice.

 

It’s crazy how secretive they are I mean considering their DARK past and all….. although this many years later im sure the measurements and the “scandals” are all available for the public now hahaha. Sorry just kinda pissed me off with their answer lol.

also tbh I didn’t even really choose the rxt pack it just happen to be the cheapest I could find I really REALLY didn’t want to support icon or donnaho racing. But I guess if everyone else can look past it I can I…. I GUESS.

 

Yeah I purchased my RXT leaf springs based primarily on reading others' experiences with theirs. It was later I started finding out about the crappy rest of their stuff (and customer service). Seems the RXT leafs may be the one & only decent thing they have.

That sure is something to call that (what any person who happens to be in possession of said product can tell you) "proprietary" LMFAO

 

Some great information on this post about rear shock lengths.

I just wanted to add that we have our Accutune spec rear King shock. Great for using in pair with aftermarket leaf springs or AAL.

King Shocks 2.5 inch rear shocks, AccuTune Spec, 1.5-3.0 Inch Lift
KRS-AT52121-01
KRS-AT52121-01A(With Adjusters)
Collapsed Length: 15.50"
Extended Length: 25.25"
Travel: 9.75"
$1,161.00(+$386 for compression adjusters)

Also our own Ride shock measurements.

Ride Shocks 2.5 inch Rear Shocks 1-2.5 Inch Lift DPA
525412789
Collapsed Length: 15.73"
Extended Length: 25.61"
Product Travel: 9.88"
$1,599.95

I also should mention certain shock manufacturers have different way to measure shocks.