The right way to install GEN 2 Shocks on a GEN 1!

[Morgan915]

Yes! The rate of the stock Gen 1 springs is much better suited than the rate of the Gen 2 springs.

Might be a dumb question, but you'd be able to run gen 1 Geiser springs with this mod, correct?

 

[Doug Mikra]

Might be a dumb question, but you'd be able to run gen 1 Geiser springs with this mod, correct?

Hey,

Not a dumb question - but Yes, no problem with this kit and geisers.
Thanks

Doug

 

[rschap1]

OK, another question...
Looking at a used set off 2017.
Only part number found shows bar code sticker on lower end near bushing with R180104 0116 RBC VC SVT S. I was hoping to verify something like shown on Rock Auto (ASH85975) or {Alternate Inventory Numbers: HL3Z18124C}? anyone know if the barcode number relates to the correct Gen2 3.0s for swapping onto a GEN1??? Appreciate whatever I can find out, THANKS !!!

 

[Doug Mikra]

OK, another question...
Looking at a used set off 2017.
Only part number found shows bar code sticker on lower end near bushing with R180104 0116 RBC VC SVT S. I was hoping to verify something like shown on Rock Auto (ASH85975) or {Alternate Inventory Numbers: HL3Z18124C}? anyone know if the barcode number relates to the correct Gen2 3.0s for swapping onto a GEN1??? Appreciate whatever I can find out, THANKS !!!

All the 2017-2018 shocks (blue 3.0’s) will work, whether for crew or super cab. We build from the 2017 crew cab variant. (Hl3z-18124-c)

 

[rschap1]

Thinking I want to use the existing/stock Gen1 coils on these for my '11 crew cab...

 

[rschap1]

Appreciate the info!
THANKS VERY MUCH !!!

 

[Doug Mikra]

Thinking I want to use the existing/stock Gen1 coils on these for my '11 crew cab...View attachment 448381View attachment 448382View attachment 448383View attachment 448384View attachment 448385

That’ll work! but you’ll need to install with either coil bucket’s or our shock conversion kit.

 

[Sacape2]

Hey,

Not a dumb question - but Yes, no problem with this kit and geisers.
Thanks

Doug

I went down that path and it completed eliminated any drop out on my suspension. Upper arm was maxed out, not sure if rpg uppers would of corrected all this but I feel like this retrofit matched with geisers don’t mesh well.

Since these come setup as mid perch, the geisers raise it as if it was on top perch per say on gen1 shocks.

 

[rschap1]

No such thing as adjustable perches (low, mid, high) on the Gen2 3.0's, correct?
Using the Gen2 3.0s with stock Gen1 springs and upper hardware mounts gets close to what would be equivalent ride height of stock Gen1 2.5s/stock Gen1 springs at high perch?

 

[Sacape2]

No such thing as adjustable perches (low, mid, high) on the Gen2 3.0's, correct?
Using the Gen2 3.0s with stock Gen1 springs and upper hardware mounts gets close to what would be equivalent ride height of stock Gen1 2.5s/stock Gen1 springs at high perch?

That is correct, but per his OP in this thread... He claims his setup comes preset for what mid-perch would be on a 2.5 gen1 shock.

So my takeaway was if the shocks come as a mid setup and I added geisers, I'm really at a high perch setting.

Maybe Mike can clarify but my tuck with his setup and stock springs definitely does not sit as if it was on low-perch.