How much are king off road shocks?
King Shocks – Starting at $229.95.
Are King shocks better than Fox?
SUMMARY: Both Fox and King have great products to offer the OEM market. Compared to other shocks, Fox uses better seals, shock oil and shafts, but are considered one of the more expensive options on the market. However, with price comes quality and you “get what you pay for”.
What happened to Road King Shocks?
Believed to be out of business: According to information in BBB files, it appears that this business is no longer in business.
How much does it cost to rebuild King shocks?
King gets $100 per shock for a rebuild, then you have shipping to/from so you’re better off finding someone near you or rebuild it yourself like others have suggested.
How long do King shocks last?
King, Icon, Fox shocks are completely rebuildable. You will never have to replace the shock. You will need new seals and oil for the rebuild but that’s it. You will want to put fresh springs on your coilovers every 3 years or so but that is only if your really beating on your truck.
Is Road King shocks still in business?
The shock that was rebranded “RoadKing” is still alive and well, just the company who rebranded them went out of business….
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How often do you need to rebuild King shocks?
every 1,000 miles
A complete shock rebuild is recommended every 1,000 miles for off-road race applications.
How does a king coil over suspension work?
With a King coilover, there is a physical stop called a coil nut which the coil slider – a composite, sliding perch that positions both springs on the shock body – will encounter and stop the movement of the upper spring. This then forces the suspension to ride on the lower, bigger rate spring.
Are there any racing parts for King Shocks?
Our FAQ section will continue to grow as we receive questions daily. We are proud to be able to offer you free information on coil overs, airshox, trailing arms, 930 cv’s, 3×3 trailing arms, 3 link systems, and tons of specs on tabs and other racing parts.
What kind of springs do coilover shocks have?
Most coilover shocks have a primary (upper coil) and secondary (lower coil). If you had two 500-lbs/inch springs that worked with each other as a dual rate, the equivalent rate of both springs as they are being compressed is 250-lbs/inch.
Why do people put coil shocks on bikes?
Cane Creek thinks the biggest reason of all to put a coil shock on your trail bike is to just set it and forget it. “People don’t want to mess with their bikes. Service is inevitable… but by having a coil shock, there is more longevity, and the maintenance interval can be prolonged relative to air springs.”
Why are coil over shocks used in off road racing?
The design of the coil over allows for a space saving solution to your suspension mounting needs. This is accomplished by incorporating both the coil spring and shock absorber in one package. King Off-Road Racing Performance Series shocks can be used as a primary suspension member to carry the weight of the vehicle and to provide dampening.
Our FAQ section will continue to grow as we receive questions daily. We are proud to be able to offer you free information on coil overs, airshox, trailing arms, 930 cv’s, 3×3 trailing arms, 3 link systems, and tons of specs on tabs and other racing parts.
What is the tensile strength of coilover shocks?
11. Large ¾” or 7/8″ diameter shafts have a tensile strength of 100,000 pounds per square inch. They are hard chromed to combat rock bruising and micro-polished to a 6 RA finish for extended seal life. 5. Composite coil sliders maintain proper spring alignment and silent operation.
How big are the shocks on a Ford King?
Large 3/4″ or 7/8″ diameter shafts have a minimum tensile strength of 100,000 pounds per square inch. They are hard chromed and micro-polished to a 6 RA finish for extended seal life.