Rough Country Shocks

[WMonroe]

Does anyone have any experiance with Rough Country shocks? They come with a lifetime warranty and are $140 for all four. I've never heard of them and can't find anywhere local that sells them to compare the price.

Sound like a good deal?

 

[Bob4x4]

Bavk in the 70's they were in El Cajon and built some nice stuff. I had their race shocks. Very plush ride with great control. Those days are gone,they are owned by another big company,the shocks are generic,nothing special anymore



Bob

 

[WMonroe]

Thanks for the replies. I saw them on ebay and thought if they were good quality shocks it would be a good deal.

Will

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Will I would not buy them. I have done may lift systems in chevrolets and Fords that have had them in the kit. (Even Pro Comp kits before their proprietary shocks were developed) and I can attest to their failure rate. I have seen more hung valves in theese shocks than I care to discuss. However it seems that the heavier load, in which they are trying to deosclate the valving seizes. Lighter rigs like 88-94 Chevs are relatively lighter in the front ends than the current trucks and they would last a bit (Soft or poor chroming process on the pistons still killed them anyhow) but the fords would eat them up but quick.

 

[WMonroe]

Toolman, thanks for the reply. I have decided to pass on them.

Will

 

[Cummins Thunder]

So what do you guys think of the Edelbrock IAS shocks?



CJ

 

[Bob4x4]

So what do you guys think of the Edelbrock IAS shocks?



CJ

I don't... ... ... . Ilove my fox shocks, I am spoiled now I don't think I could go back to a standard type shock



Bob

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Oh no. Well Here it goes. I had them on my chev diesel for 30 miles ... then they hit the parts counter :-laf The valving is awesome!!! But it cannot distinguish between a pothole and a dip @ highway speeds. They left my truck Porposing like an old caddy on the highway. In town is awesome tho!!

 

[Matt400]

Bavk in the 70's they were in El Cajon and built some nice stuff. I had their race shocks. Very plush ride with great control. Those days are gone,they are owned by another big company,the shocks are generic,nothing special anymore

Bummer, I bought 6 for a 2wd desert chase truck in 81 and they were really nice. Funny thing is in 83 I moved to El Cajon and some one stole them :{ . I bought 6 more, painted them flat black, took the boots off and spot welded the nuts that time.