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Doetsch Tech Nitro-Slammer Premium Truck Shock Absorbers |
Founded in 1982 by truck racer Rick Doetsch, Doetsch
Tech is a American shock
absorber company built on over 20 years in racing.
Most shock companies offer you
shorter versions of "stock-type"shocks
(same valving, piston size, pressure, etc.) and
then they call them "lowered
shocks" or "drop shocks". Not the case with these guys,
because
they know that for you to be happy . . . you need to "feel the difference"
. . .
Doetsch Tech NITRO-SLAMMER
premium lowered truck shocks:
Add
a set of 4 to your drop kit for only $39.95 each
for a mini-truck or $44.95 for a full-size truck
or SUV . . .
With
1-3/8" oversized piston bores, special pro-
gressive valving and 180
psi of nitro-pressur-
ization, this shock is specially set for your dropped
truck! Many brands lay claim to offering a "drop
shock". Some will
offer large piston bores and
varying nitro-pressures but none have got the
valving that makes this shock so different from the
rest. Most other brands
simply make a shorter
version of the stock shock. With Nitro-Slammers,
the secret lies in their special progressive valving which takes into account
the reduced
travel available with a dropped truck. This is done by progressively
restricting fluid flow
through the infinitely-staged valving apparatus as
the shock is compressed. This pro-
vides a progressively increasing level
of shock dampening on the compression stroke
during suspension modulation
(bumps or corners). This translates into less bottoming,
less bouncing, flatter
cornering, increased overall stability and precise body control
with a "sport
feel". And, by dialing in the specs just right with nitro pressure at 180
psi,
and setting the valve spread at 50/50 for dampening & rebounding,
you'll find that
returning from a "bump in the road" is quicker
and better controlled.
And don't forget . . . we
have all the sizes necessary in order to setup a drop shock
package for
your American-made truck, no matter how you lowered it . . .
Don't
forget all the other advantages to the NITRO-SLAMMER:
1/
Nitrogen is an inert gas and will not expand under heated conditions like the
air in
a non-gas shock. This prevents all the "bounciness" you get
from a lesser shock after
some hard, high performance driving.
2/ The
cool, stable 180 psi nitro pressure prevents aeration and oil foaming common in
non-gas shocks, preventing that "mushy" feel you get from a lesser shock
after its hot.
3/ Premium urethane bushings are used for the ultimate in long-term
durability,
preventing worn out bushings and loose shocks.
4/ Teflon wiper
seals are used to keep dust and road-debris from following the shaft
back
into the internals of the shock body.
5/ Twin-tube shock design prevents accidental
denting of the outer tube from damaging
the piston and the inner cylinder
of the shock.
6/ Massive 9/16" thick chrome shaft gives you the strength
and durability you should
expect from a premium quality shock.
7/ A high
gloss black enamel finish with red bushings give these shocks a classy look
with a clean, high performance touch.
8/ Stickers are included for application
to your shocks or your show truck display board.
9/ A "lifetime guarantee"
from Doetsch Tech that we will honor should you need it. If
your shock ever
leaks, breaks or just plain wears out, send it back to us and we'll send
you
a brand new one...for as long as you own your truck! Can you beat that?
Our
Technical Department's evaluation of the other brands as compared
to the Doetsch
Tech Nitro-Slammer:
Ground
Force Shocks: NOT BAD, AT LEAST THESE GUYS TRIED, AVERAGE DURABILITY (Decent
quality shock but valving is not as effective as the NITRO-SLAMMER in dealing
with the bumps in short-travel, nor as durable; don't overpay for 'em).
KYB Gas-Adjust shocks: NICE QUALITY SHOCK THAT DOESN'T BELONG ON A
LOWERED TRUCK (You'll find lots of shops that use KYB's, just don't let 'em put
'em on your lowered truck...you'll be wasting your money).
AIM
/ Chassis Tech "SLAMR NITRO" & "CHASSIS TECH NITRO" shocks:
DON'T BE LED TO BELIEVE THAT THE "SLAMR NITRO" IS A DOETSCH TECH
PRODUCT. IT IS NOT! (You can call Doetsch Tech directly at 1-800-8-SHOCKS to confirm
this. AIM industries is not a Doetsch Tech distributor, so neither the"SLAMR
NITRO" nor the "CHASSIS TECH NITRO" Doetsch Tech products.)
Always beware of shocks with no historical track record and/or of questionable origin. Your truck's ride quality and handling is too important.
Toxic
Shocks: TOO HARSH, POOR WORKMANSHIP, LACK OF DESIGN AND
DURABILITY
(Cheap $29 shocks for those who just don't care or don't know any better. Includes
stupid looking "skull and crossbones" decal. Use your head, save up
for some real shocks...like the Doetsch Tech Nitro-Slammer ! )
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Doetsch Tech Shock Absorber Boots -
$9.95 per pair: Available for those guys needing some extra protection over their shafts...you know, in salty areas...like seaside towns or east-coast and mid-west areas that use salt on the winter roads. These will keep any surface rust from damaging your shaft during the "ol' in-and-out". These shock boots come in red or black with with zip ties to keep them securely mounted to your shocks for the protection they deserve. |
| Doetsch
Tech uses an in-house dynomometer to allow them to test each shock design before and after it goes into pro- duction. This shock dyno has the ability to stroke a shock up and down to simulate the worst road condtions. And, since each shock absorber gets a lifetime warranty, testing is very important. If one ever fails, it costs ' em. But when they hold up the way we know they do, you and your buddies will be buying Doetsch Techs for all your rigs. |
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Even though we don't carry every line of Doetsch Tech shocks, its nice to know that they have the know-how to design special shocks for just about every custom application you can think of; circle track racing, 4x4 pre-runner, off- road racing, motorhomes, street rods, etc. |
Rick
Doetsch has competed in everything from motocross, ATC, Baja off-road
and circle-track racing, as well as bull-riding. Let's face it, this guy knows a lot about bumps. And he has learned even more about how to smooth them out during his over 20 years of experience in setting up shocks for racing. In this photo, Rick races in the Spec Truck series in a high- performance Chevy S-10. Yes, you're right...it's equipped with Doetsch Tech shocks...and you can bet Rick set 'em up himself... |
Link
to D-T's Nitro-Slammer Specifications
Link
to the Doetsch Tech Web site [Home Page]
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