Here is the start of a master list of shock part numbers that most VX'ers would consider.
The big problem with a lot of shocks, that look good, is that the manufactor does not offer them in anything but eye to eye config. (OK for rear but not for front) Nor do they offer them in the correct length, extended to compressed. You can use some additional extended length in the rear. (to the point that the rear springs will fall out at full extension) These variations get into truck lift, etc and personal preferance.
So I'm listing what will be a standard replacement for a stock VX.
This is by no means complete but a starting point for your own research. You can do a search on the forum by shock manuf name & come up with members who have them and comments on them.
Isuzu VX OEM KYB rally type shocks for reference
Extended Compressed P/N
Frnt 15.35 x 10.24 89721 25330
Rear 19.25 x 12.56 89721 25340
KYB aftermarket replacement (MonoMax)
http://www.kyb.com/shocks/monomax.html
VX listing
Ext Comp P/N
Frnt 15.35 x 10.39 565022
Rear 19.49 x 12.95 565023
Bilstein
http://www.bilstein.com
Trooper listing
P/N
Frnt B46-1738 H2 (B46-1738 H1 for stiffer front shocks)
Rear B46-1739 H1
No other shock models for Trooper/VX spec's
Koni
http://www.koni-na.com/display.cfm?m...ubmit=Continue
Trooper listing 1992/96
P/N
Frnt 30-1565 (red)
Rear 30-1566 (red)
Rancho
http://www.gorancho.com
Trooper listing
RS9000X
Ext Comp P/N
Frnt 14.50 x 10.37 RS99214
Rear 19.12 x 12.87 RS99215
RS5000
Ext Comp P/N
Frnt 15.00 x 9.07 RS5214
Rear 19.75 x 12.75 RS5215
Edelbrock
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/...ic_trucks.html
Performer IAS Series Shocks for Trooper
“They are different sizes and have different strokes. We do not recommend using our shocks on vehicles they were not designed for as the inertia valve is vehicle specific. Your vehicle has a shorter chassis which makes it lighter -we do not recommend using our shocks as the valves are not calibrated for your vehicle. Please contact Bilstein for a recommendation.”
Gabriel
http://www.gabriel.com/
Trooper listing
Ultra Premium SUV
P/N
Frnt G63707
Rear G63708
OME
http://www.arbusa.com/
NitroCharger Shocks
Trooper listing
P/N
Frnt N65 (firm) N26F (soft)
Rear N15 (firm) N15C (soft)
LTR shocks - No configuration for Trooper/VX
Tokico
http://www.tokicogasshocks.com/truck/performsafe.html
Trek>Master R/T
Trooper listing
P/N
Frnt GE3497
Rear GE3498
Doetsch Systems
http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/monotube.php
Nitrogen Gas 9000 Monotube 2.0 series. standard or rebuildable/with or without external reservoir, piggyback or SS braided line/valving setup as per customer spec’s.
VX recomendation - XFirm. Rebuildable add "R" after M2 in P/N
Ext Comp P/N
Frnt 15.50 x 10.00 M29069
Rear 19.50 x 12.50 M29129
LiftedRear 21.50 x 13.00 M29163
Specify 9/16" steel sleeves for rear shock or you will get 1/2"
This is an OEM manufacture who will build up custom shocks to order.
(As of this date 7-01-04, Doetsch was not able to build an exact equivalent to the VX shocks. This was determined after shipping a pair of original shocks to them for disassembly & examination. The shocks that they build are much softer than stock.)
No minimum quantity requirements.
Rebuildable by the factory for $35.00 each or by any shop that rebuilds shocks.
All styles of shocks including "In cockpit adjustable type" like the 9000 adjustables.
1-800-8SHOCKS Order direct. Talk to Derrick
I will continue to edit this post as I get more information.
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