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Gas Charged Shocks vs coil over shocks?


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1987 Ford Ranger 2.0L short bed 2WD-stock height, 5spd manual.

I need new shocks, and these link

Say they add 500 lbs of load capacity and ride height, this would be GREAT for my rear when I haul something, but I noticed they are NOT gas charged.

I've always used gas charged in the past, are the coiled shocks better?

Must I use coil over shocks in the front, if I use them in the back to maintain a good ride?

Educate me, I've always used NAPA Gaberial shocks(the expensive ones) and wonder if I should consider the coil overs?
 


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the coil over shocks are only for the rear and are good if you haul heavy loads or tow with your truck. It all depends how you use your truck they will make the ride a little stiffer.
 

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i have the coil overs and they do work great for hauling mulch, sand, dirt, towing, etc. but if you don't have a load it rides like my 450, bump steer and all. and the flex is greatly reduced.
 

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True. If you aren't hauling anything make sure the fillings in your mouth are good and tight. And you have no kidney problems. Or bladder problems. Or....should I go on? LOL
 

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So probably 1% of my commute is hauling. I probably should go for the gas charged shocks?

I also noticed that the center rod is open to the elements on the coil over shocks, would coil overs wear out faster because of that lack of protection?
 

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just get the gas charged ones. For average users they are best. For anyone who NEEDS the coil overs, they should probably be using a 150.
 

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My Gabriels aren't bad in the rear ONLY when i'm hauling mulch or stone which isn't often. I wish i would of known what gas charged does to such a light rear or i would of went with oil. Corners great though lol
 

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My Gabriels aren't bad in the rear ONLY when i'm hauling mulch or stone which isn't often. I wish i would of known what gas charged does to such a light rear or i would of went with oil. Corners great though lol
I have gas charged on my rear with no issues. The OE shocks were gas charged too. All shocks (except air shocks) have oil in them, some of them are just topped off with nitrogen to help keep them pressured up. Sounds like you got something for a heavier vehicle.
 

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