Heckethorn Shocks

CrazyChaz · Post by **CrazyChaz** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 5:36 pm

I noticed in my JC Whitney Catalog that I could pick up a set of Heckethorn Hydro 8000 shocks for about $110(all 4). My question to you guys is that are they good shocks or should I go with Ranchos or something else? Im open to any suggestions thx.

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:51 am

Pretty much everyone here has either the stock crappy ones or Bilsteins. I haven't heard of the ones your talking about, so all I can recommend are the Bilsteins.

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 11:00 am

just try them out and then you can tell everyone about them

i bet you they are just like the procomp 9000's that are 30 bucks a peice at 4wp. i had a set on the front and loved them, BUT i loved them cuz they were so stiff they didnt let me bounce so much when haulin ass thru the desert.

CrazyChaz · Post by **CrazyChaz** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:15 pm

Yea I think I might just buy them and try them out. Ill be sure to post what I think of them(anything would be a improvement over the stock ones).

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 8:05 pm

CrazyChaz wrote:Yea I think I might just buy them and try them out. Ill be sure to post what I think of them(anything would be a improvement over the stock ones).

thanks

any new info you can bring to the board si great!!!

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 8:30 pm

Looks like they are some how related to Rough Country products.

There is not much design information available. They have a Nitro shock listed as well as the Hydro version, so I'm wondering if these "Hydro's" are not gas charged.

It lists them as having a spring loaded valving. The weakening springs are what seem to create problems, although that is a long term issue.

It will be interesting to see how well they work. As you said anything is better than the 99 cent stockers.

CrazyChaz · Post by **CrazyChaz** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:12 pm

A update on the shock situation,After checking around locally I got a really good deal on 4 Rancho RS5000's and have decided to go with them. Should have them on by 6/15/04.

CrazyChaz · Post by **CrazyChaz** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 5:07 pm

Replaced all 4 stock shocks on 6/15/04 with the Rancho RS5000's I got for $32.95 a piece. I noticed a difference right away with them. I think they are nice firm ride and not nearly as "mushy" as the stock Delco's. Overall Im very happy and I would recommend Rancho RS5000's to any S10 crewcab member.