Curtisb
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- October 22, 2009
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- City, State
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 XLT 5.0
I want to replace my shocks next week, already read the great article on doing your own shocks. I have a 98 XLT, 5.0 AWD, and I have a hitch-haul platform for my MX bike, I also tow a small travel trailer in the summer, and a snowmobile trailer in the winter (neither of which are more than 2000 lbs fully loaded). I plan on getting an 18-20' ski boat in the next year or two that I'll be towing as well, probably about 4000 lbs. But 99% of the time I'm driving around town taking my kids to and from all their activities, so my question is:
What would be the best shocks for a smooth ride in town, but can handle towing a variety of loads on both paved and dirt roads? Can I get an adjustable shock that I can stiffen or soften (without too much work) to meet my towing demands?
I want to do this right, if I'm gonna invest my time changing shocks I'd rather spend more money to get the best shock, do it once and be happy than getting an average shock and wishing that I had spent a bit more.
What would be the best shocks for a smooth ride in town, but can handle towing a variety of loads on both paved and dirt roads? Can I get an adjustable shock that I can stiffen or soften (without too much work) to meet my towing demands?
I want to do this right, if I'm gonna invest my time changing shocks I'd rather spend more money to get the best shock, do it once and be happy than getting an average shock and wishing that I had spent a bit more.
