Randys rader Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I need new shocks for my 21ft sunrader and looking at kyb on rockauto but they also have gabriel coil over , has anyone used the coil over shocks for the rear ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 My opinion:- Coilovers will add about 750lb of 'help'. Not really enough to make much of a difference if your rear end is sagging. Better with KYB shock plus air springs (which offer up to 5000lb of lift). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randys rader Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Yes , I agree with airbags which I already have on . But i seen a youtube video where 1 guy installed coil overs also. So i searched on here and havent seen anyone else try them. Most seem to recommend kyb. I was thinking with coilovers maybe could lower air pressure an not sag as much. Maybe ride better with less air pressure . Just a thought , maybe a waste of money . Its not a caddy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 If you have functioning air bags just go with KYB or Bilstein. Coilovers add stress to the lower shock mounts. For the same amount of "lift" airbags will ride smoother. If you just have to be different google "Toyota Pickup ZUK mod" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randys rader Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 I am a lil different but gonna pass on the zuk mod. But if no one else says they have done coil overs. Then kyb it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Early Dolphins ('76 & '77) had air shocks installed. 1977 Dolphin Micro Mini.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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