nitro vs hydro skyjackers

[doubledrop]

FYI, for the OP orig question, I believe most manufactures 'Nitro' just means Nitrogen charged and better for offroad, thus stiffer ride. Hydro is usually a better onroad type of shock. Smoother ride, but not what u want if u run alot of offroad.

but definitely get the proper Bilstein 5100's , much much better all around ride

[DunesRunner08]

gas charged are better all around.... do not use skyjacker stuff....shut up super stroked.....lol.... but the nitro will be better.... a quick explaination for you...

hydraulic shocks are cheaper to make so they are less expensive...they slow down axle movement up and down so its not a bouncy ride..i.e. ricers with cut springs going down the road...

nitrogen or just gas charged shock in general perform better in all scenarios as they do the same as a hydro shock when in the compression stroke, so its a nice smooth ride, but they are always trying to push the wheels down against the road so they give better traction and absorb the bumps quicker leaving less force reaching you in the cab....

If you can afford a gas/nitro charged shock, spend the extra money....they also tend to last longer too

[toddy]

dcspecial- any idea if those will work on the rear of my truck? it has an AAL but im not sure how big it is. I know my rear sits a little over 2 inches higher than the front with the leveling kit.

thanks for the explanation Bill

[DCSpecial]

For the rears, 6246s is what you'd run:
Bilstein 5100 - 1"-3" Rear Lift Application - 1999-2004 Superduty 4wd - 5100 Series (Lifted Applications) - Truck Toyz Store

[toddy]

according to Bilsteins site these will work on a 0-2in lift on the rear.

[toddy]

6245- 1999-2004 F-250 SUPER DUTY PICKUP 4WD 4 Door ; Extended Cab Pickup Rear Lifted Height: 0-2in; Front Lifted Height: 4-6in

6246-F-250 SUPER DUTY PICKUP 4WD 4 Door ; Extended Cab Pickup Rear Lifted Height: 0-2in; Front Lifted Height: 4-6in; Double shock front ok

only differance I see between the 2 is the 6246 is ok for double shocks on the front and the 6245 is not

[DunesRunner08]

Originally Posted by toddy

dcspecial- any idea if those will work on the rear of my truck? it has an AAL but im not sure how big it is. I know my rear sits a little over 2 inches higher than the front with the leveling kit.

thanks for the explanation Bill

hope it was understandable...lol

[Overkill]

Originally Posted by toddy

6245- 1999-2004 F-250 SUPER DUTY PICKUP 4WD 4 Door ; Extended Cab Pickup Rear Lifted Height: 0-2in; Front Lifted Height: 4-6in

6246-F-250 SUPER DUTY PICKUP 4WD 4 Door ; Extended Cab Pickup Rear Lifted Height: 0-2in; Front Lifted Height: 4-6in; Double shock front ok

only differance I see between the 2 is the 6246 is ok for double shocks on the front and the 6245 is not

BE5-6245 - Front application specific
BE5-6246 - Rear application specific

Where most white body (Teneco) shocks are speced based on only length and mounting style, Bilstein shocks feature application specific valving for optimum ride quality and performance.