Anybody using Edelbock Xtreme Travel Reservoir Shocks?

[DRTYFN]

I've been thinking about upgrading my shocks. The stock ones are just not doing it for me. They're too mushy under hard braking.
I've been thinking about going with some Edelbrock Xtreme Travel Reservoir Shocks.
I've seen them on an H2 in the showroom, but haven't had a chance to ask any one for an opinion.

[DRTYFN]

I've been thinking about upgrading my shocks. The stock ones are just not doing it for me. They're too mushy under hard braking.
I've been thinking about going with some Edelbrock Xtreme Travel Reservoir Shocks.
I've seen them on an H2 in the showroom, but haven't had a chance to ask any one for an opinion.

[DRTYFN]

I've been thinking about upgrading my shocks. The stock ones are just not doing it for me. They're too mushy under hard braking.
I've been thinking about going with some Edelbrock Xtreme Travel Reservoir Shocks.
I've seen them on an H2 in the showroom, but haven't had a chance to ask any one for an opinion.

[DRTYFN]

Rear shock.

[Dan]

Use the Search ya lazy BASTID! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[KenP]

Check with brklyn, he has them. I remember seeing them at Paragon.

[PARAGON]

Unless you just want the look of the extra reservoir, I would go with their regular IAS shocks. I have used those on several different vehicles and I really like them.

I have been told that the xtreme travel shocks won't offer any better performance that their standard IAS for the H2. If you don't have a lift kit and since we don't have great articulation, the extra travel and extra fluid is not needed.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dan:
Use the Search ya lazy BASTID! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I did, you knucklehead.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
I found the thread with Brklyn (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=6706011751&m=241105136&r=241105136#241105136), but I wanted to see if anyone else had installed them but hadn't written anything up yet. I was trying to coax some of the newbies or lurkers into participating. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HUMMERS]

I paid $280 for all 4 Bilsteins instead. It’s the best upgrade for money.

[Patriot]

I was thinking of upgrading too...

What about the Rancho's???

Those Bilsteins sound good for the money...how's the ride??? Where did you get them??

[HUMMERS]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Patriot:
Those Bilsteins sound good for the money...how's the ride??? Where did you get them?? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The ride is smoother and better handling compare to OEM.
I got them from here.shox.com (http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/index.php?inv=illegal)

[Patriot]

Hummers,

When you say smoother you don't mean softer do you? I'm looking to firm up the ride a bit.

I have 37's on and they seem to be giving the OEM shocks a run for their money.

I want a firm ride with little flex going into corners.

[AZhummer]

HI Guys, I have them on my rig. 37 MTA's as well. They work great. Like having an extra sway bar on road and very compliant off road.
I have had the shocks on for 32k miles and they are still as new. Great investment in upgrading to any good aftermarket shock.

[Patriot]

How hard is replacing the shocks on the H2??

Is jacking-up/lifting the vehicle necessary or can it be done in the driveway?

[Patriot]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AZhummer:
HI Guys, I have them on my rig. 37 MTA's as well. They work great. Like having an extra sway bar on road and very compliant off road.
I have had the shocks on for 32k miles and they are still as new. Great investment in upgrading to any good aftermarket shock. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Which model?? The Bilsteins, Rancho's, or Edelbrocks???

[AZhummer]

Edlebrocks, yes jacking up the frame is the easiest as the shocks are fully extended when you get them. The body will lift high enough so the install is easy.

[HUMMERS]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Patriot:
Hummers,

When you say smoother you don't mean softer do you? I'm looking to firm up the ride a bit.

I have 37's on and they seem to be giving the OEM shocks a run for their money.

I want a firm ride with little flex going into corners. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The rising rate self-adjusting design of the Bilstein shock provides softer and firmer depend on the road surface. I feel better ride comfort on rough surface and stability on highway. I was thinking of upgrading sway bar but didn’t want to compromise the off-road capability of the truck.

[DRTYFN]

I tried the IAS on my Tahoe. They were great on the road, but awful offroad. Way too much rebound over uneven surfaces.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
I tried the IAS on my Tahoe. They were great on the road, but awful offroad. Way too much rebound over uneven surfaces. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I don't think there is much difference between the extreme travels and the regular IAS. I think they both use the same technology except the pistons on the extreme travel are thicker and, of course, you have the extra oil.

I've had them on F250, Expedition and a Jeep and thought they tamed everything well and didn't allow for sway on the highway. Personally, I think they stop the rebound extremely well compared to anything else I've had, even Rancho 9000s.

[kdio]

I put the Rancho RS9000X on my H2. Way better performance both on and off road. I like how you can adjust the shock to 9 different settings. While on the road I set them at 4 and when off road adjust them to 7.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kdio:
I put the Rancho RS9000X on my H2. Way better performance both on and off road. I like how you can adjust the shock to 9 different settings. While on the road I set them at 4 and when off road adjust them to 7. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I had those on my Tahoe just before I switched to the IAS. Sure, there's the novelty of being able to switch the settings and I even plumbed the set up so I could adjust it from inside the rig. But they developed leaks in the shocks and finally died after only 20,000 miles.

[Cranky Steve]

Don't screw around, get the Bilsteins , you will not regret it.

They are engineered specificly for each vehicle.

shox.com is a good source, they have been around for a long time.

[DRTYFN]

After consulting with my 'Yoda" brother, Cranky, on the phone, I've decided that the Bilsteins are the way to go. And if they suck I can blame it on the ricer.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[AZhummer]

Drtyfn, the reason I went with the Edel's is they were the only available in early 03. I had Bil's in a BMW with good results.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
After consulting with my 'Yoda" brother, Cranky, on the phone, I've decided that the Bilsteins are the way to go. And if they suck I can blame it on the ricer.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, hurry up and get them then and tell me if you like them. I haven't thought about putting any new shocks on the H2 until you brought it up, but I'll be anxious to see what you think of the bilsteins since you had IAS on your Tahoe before.

[HUMMERS]

I wish Bilstein had this application for H2.
BLACKHAWK (http://www.bilstein.com/pdf/9300_BlackHawk.pdf)

[AZhummer]

Hey Guys, the Edel's have very fast rebound and that is good. You want your wheels to stay in contact with the ground as much as possible. I have motorcycles with trick suspension and the best results for both the street and off road bikes has been fast compression and rebound. So I have never had a problem with my Edels on or off road on the H2.

[Cranky Steve]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
After consulting with my 'Yoda" brother, Cranky, on the phone, I've decided that the Bilsteins are the way to go. And if they suck I can blame it on the ricer.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

If they suck, you will have to sign the pink on your rig over to me !!!!!!!!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Cranky Steve:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
After consulting with my 'Yoda" brother, Cranky, on the phone, I've decided that the Bilsteins are the way to go. And if they suck I can blame it on the ricer.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

If they suck, you will have to sign the pink on your rig over to me !!!!!!!!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Exsqueeze me? I think it'll be you signing over your soda can to me if they suck.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Cranky Steve]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Exsqueeze me? I think it'll be you signing over your soda can to me if they suck.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No worries here, when you installing them? Get off the Computer and get it done!!!

[Patriot]

Anyone know whay the manual calls for removing the air spring leveling sensor when replaing the rar shocks?? Seems like an unneccessary step??