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ADS Off-Road Racing Shocks - Information, Pictures, & BS Thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TaylorU, Aug 23, 2014.

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  1. Jan 26, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    If you spend a little time on it before they get mounted, it’s worth it. Add zercs to new OEM shackles ($25+\-) and get those mounted when you do the leafs.
     
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  2. Jan 26, 2021 at 6:59 PM
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    @AccuTune Offroad have you considered being an ADS dealer? What are your thoughts on them? Just curious
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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    what bumper is that?
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2021 at 8:18 AM
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    Reported to mods :rofl:
     
    tacomarin, Jan 27, 2021
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  5. Jan 27, 2021 at 8:38 AM
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  6. Jan 27, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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    Unless we had a significant profit margin, there is no interest at the moment. ADS is very similar to King, but King has the branding that everyone wants. Nothing against ADS, but bringing in another shock line is much more complicated than it sounds, especially for what we offer.
     
    AccuTune Offroad, Jan 27, 2021
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  7. Jan 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    Yeah and with ADS premium shocks come the premium inventory costs, makes perfect sense. ADS being far less well known than Kang kills that deal instantly, wouldn't sell enough inventory regardless of profit margin to make it financially intelligent.
     
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  8. Jan 27, 2021 at 12:18 PM
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    Mayyybbeeee. But the last time headstrong did a group buy of Kings vs ADS, ADS outpaced the Kings by about 2:1. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/closed-ads-vs-king-group-buy.634937/ But I'm sure the forum world vs. the rest of the world is a very different thing.

    I definitely respect a business that commits to not spreading themselves too thin and focusing on doing what they do well. Being based in SoCal, I'm not surprised that most of their customers want Kings or Fox ;)
     
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  9. Jan 27, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    Yup, you said it. Marketing a sale to TW enthusiasts versus the nation wide clientele is definitely apples to oranges. But lucky for us, ADS is still going strong and producing a top quality product. Lead times are vastly superior to that of king products at the moment as well.
     
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    I heard ADS is about to expand their production facility...
     
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    Where is your source of Information?
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2021 at 10:05 PM
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    Not surprised given the success of their product line and dealer expansion.
     
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    I’m definitely happy with my dealings with ADS so far. Received a 3-5 week lead time estimate for custom shocks versus 3-5 month lead time from King or Fox. The lead time difference is amazing if it holds true.
     
    PcBuilder14, Feb 1, 2021
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  14. Feb 1, 2021 at 5:38 AM
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    I got the same lead time. Rears already showed, no word on the fronts and it’s been 3 weeks. soon! i was about to purchase kings but it was greater than 16 weeks at the time. nope.
     
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  15. Feb 1, 2021 at 9:14 AM
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    Yeah I’m at the 3 week mark now, so I expect to receive an invoice soon. Still waiting on my shock relocate to arrive, so no rush.
     
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  16. Feb 1, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    You guys will be very happy with ADS. Top notch equipment for our trucks.

     
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    Did you go through HS or direct?
     
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  18. Feb 1, 2021 at 9:51 AM
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    Heck yeah! I cant wait. Been the longest 3 weeks to date.
     
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  19. Feb 1, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    Already love my front coilovers from them.
    Direct. Figured it would be easier that way.
     
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  20. Feb 1, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    you probably paid more like me. It’s cheaper to go thru HS. My fronts were $1900 direct
     
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