2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission dual rear shocks

[CFast]

Anyone ever put on dual shocks in the rear? Going down the bumpy highway it seems the rear shakes worse than the front. So why don't more people do this? Any suggestions?

 

[NPloysa]

Good question.



I know the front ends of these diesels have more weight on the front axle but it is weird to see double and triple front shock setups and still only one per side in the rear.

 

[CFast]

So I guess just the chevy and flord guys need dual real shocks? i would think it would help dampen the harshness of those killer rear springs. Or do I just need ONE good shock?

 

[Matt42]

Maybe I'm thinking wrong (it happens frequently), but wouldn't dual rear shock absorbers increase harshness except on heavy loads?

 

[jwgary]

That's right

As you increase the amount of resistance (more shocks) you will make the suspension stiffer. More shocks help with more load. Think about the Rancho RS9000's. When you run empty, you are supposed to adjust them to the lightest setting to get a softer ride. The stiffer shock (or more shocks) is to keep the load from bouncing when you have a lot of weight. Most of the harshness of the ride comes from the fact that you have very heavy springs to take a large load. When you drive empty, there is not enough force to make the springs compress and it just moves the whole truck instead. I hope this helps.