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Is there any cure yet for the BOUNCY TRX4 struts/springs?

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Old 05-09-2011, 04:02 PM
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Default Is there any cure yet for the BOUNCY TRX4 struts/springs?

Been living with the bouncing like a 57 caddy for a couple of years now, and since it is a trx4 I am wondering if anyone has found anything yet that I have not to solve this.

From what I have read, the monroe and ranchos that came out a ways back will top out due to the extra travel needed, so....

bounce bounce bounce.
 
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Rancho's are kinda stiff but the are better than stock
 
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Originally Posted by marcsnyder05
Rancho's are kinda stiff but the are better than stock
Well I'd love to get them, but after a call to Rancho technical today, they told me the stuts would 'top out' on the TRX4 model due to the shorter travel.
 
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man just wait for projekt dirt or doesch suspension...they will show with something soon...sprectrum should show up soon?
 
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what about putting some sand bags in the box over the wheels to take some bounce out. worked for me .
 
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monroe, rancho, and kyb do not list a difference between 2wd or 4wd. If your into off road get the ranchos, if get the kyb's. I have the kyb's on my truck and love them, i feel like i have a race truck.
 
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Originally Posted by wingman_214
monroe, rancho, and kyb do not list a difference between 2wd or 4wd. If your into off road get the ranchos, if get the kyb's. I have the kyb's on my truck and love them, i feel like i have a race truck.

i have the munroe and rancho are good...but KYB haves bad review everyware!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Dakkkota
i have the munroe and rancho are good...but KYB haves bad review everyware!!!
Ive seen the reviews of kyb for our trucks, however as a professional parts salesman i have sold hundreds of pairs of kyb, monroe, and rancho and i have never had one bad complaint about kyb or a single warranty come back.
 
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Hey Marc! Good to see you back brother!!

I guess the best swap will be the Ranchos. So far nothing better!!
 
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Originally Posted by Damn Dirty Ape
Well I'd love to get them, but after a call to Rancho technical today, they told me the stuts would 'top out' on the TRX4 model due to the shorter travel.

I don't think we are addressing the question here. Rancho says their struts wont work on the TRX4, so if rancho's are out of the question (which would also mean monrow and kyb) then what other option is there to stiffen up the TRX4 suspension? At least thats the way I'm readin it (and no, I have not been drinking.. : p)
 


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