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Old 03-12-2017, 10:53 AM
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I am about to install a fallout 3 link kit and I remember someone did a three link without using coils. I remember they said they used fox 2.0 shocks. Just wondering what model or other options I have.
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Originally Posted by Carnutcertifies
I am about to install a fallout 3 link kit and I remember someone did a three link without using coils. I remember they said they used fox 2.0 shocks. Just wondering what model or other options I have.
You would need air shocks and custom reinforced mounts on the body and axle. Air shocks also don't handle well on road from what I've heard.
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If you mean coilover you could do foa, king, doetsch, or bilsten
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It's a trail rig mainly only limited road use. I don't mind building custom mounts.

The rig I saw wasn't using coil overs but actual shocks
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Originally Posted by Carnutcertifies
It's a trail rig mainly only limited road use. I don't mind building custom mounts.

The rig I saw wasn't using coil overs but actual shocks
They had to be air shocks
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Originally Posted by Carnutcertifies
It's a trail rig mainly only limited road use. I don't mind building custom mounts.

The rig I saw wasn't using coil overs but actual shocks
ORI struts. They definitely aren't traditional shocks.
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As mentioned above, if they didn't have coils (i.e. coil springs or coilovers), then they were Airshocks.

Airchocks tend to be a budget item (not that they can't work pretty well).

That being said, if you're going to that much work...go with Coilovers or ORIs.
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Thank you I will look it them.

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