Digressive vs progressive or linear

Gotten some feedback on another thread but would like a little more on the best style for my driving.

New suspension would be used as follows.

Where I push my suspension the most is at hwy speeds on gravel like 65 or 70+ mph. Washboard gravel at 55 or 60. Forests service roads and trails with the big potholes and wash outs at 35 or 40+.

I feel like those are the places I want my suspension to handle the best because those are situations where I cringe a little bit taking hits to the stock suspension. Lots of two track stuff that's not really rutted and seems smooth for stretches but then you just hit some bigger bumps that jolt the truck at 40 mph.

Not doing much crawling over rocks, not doing big bumps or dunes at high speeds. Just rough roads at higher speeds and then as a daily driver around town.

Digressive or progressive?

 

https://accutuneoffroad.com/articles/digressive-vs-linear-vs-progressive-pistons-shock-valving/

 

High speed wash board, loose gravel, non “whoop” jumping...all around daily driving comfort..digressive.

High speed whoops, jumps, progressive.

 

Accutune puts it differently.... This shit is why I can't make up my mind.

 

I was thinking linear when I typed progressive. Haha.

 

I feel like every day I read conflicting points of view on this... I can see why the OP is confused.
How are the stock Bilsteins valved, digressive? What about the TRD Pro bilsteins? Everyone seems to be happy with how those perform on road as well as off-road.

 

Subbed for when i invariably decide to mod my stock Tundra. @jberry813 didnt know you were a mod here too lol

 

While I won’t disagree. Swapping to 6112/5160s has damn near eliminated the bounce on wash board roads. The faster I go, the smoother it feels. And the truck all around handles better and rides far more comfortable than the stock TRD red bilsteins.

 

I have Icons which are digressive and they are smooth as butter. Have 1.5 inches of preload.

 

The Bilsteins Pros are digressive. When driving slow they are a bit stiff over bumps. It does make it a little nice around corners on the streets though. Basically they tend to smooth out when you go faster. But of course there are limits to that, too fast and you will bottom out. I went off-roading recently, at first when I was going slow it was really bumpy. When I stepped up the pace, it smoothed way out. (Wifey no likey)So my options were to drive really slow to keep it smooth or to jam out! LOL. What did help was letting air out of the tires and it gave me a happy medium. A nice set of progressive shocks, would’ve probably given me the best performance slow or fast. I haven’t ever tried a set of progressive shocks out so I’m guessing by what I’ve read. I would imagine a set of progressive shocks set up for the dirt would be a little wallowing on the street, especially with the swaybars disconnected. That’s why I would probably want some clickers and have someone set them up just for my liking.

 

Yikes, that is a lot. Thanks for sharing though, looks like I have a little reading up to do before I make any large purchases. Although I suppose it makes sense as to why so many people are running Kings.

 

So if I go ADS 2.5 resi should I specify a certain type of valving for my driving? If so what do I specify. I'd order from @M C M

 

Jason I thoroughly appreciate the time you’ve put into this thread. Good learning!

 

What do you recommend? I live in ND so corrosion resistance is a concern for me. I do plan on trying to keep them washed once a month in the winter and using fluid film but I'm not the most consistent with that preventative maintenance.

 

Jason knows his stuff better than anyone and actually explains it so us laymen can understand .

 

If I ever go big in the shock department it will probably be Kings with clickers, but Elkas’s sound nice too.

 

Maybe this should be a sticky thread.

 

So from reading... You think elka would be better for corrosion resistance.. The shaft diameter seems fine for my use. I have stock bumper with no plans for a heavy aftermarket... The 700 lb springs seem like a bit much for stock weight up front. Also the elka seems like fox in regards to full droop and UCAs. I'd need to get a UCA if I want to go over 2" of lift according to wheelers offroads website. Honestly I couldn't afford UCAs this go round. They'd have to wait until later this year.

Price seems to be about the same for king vs elka front resis with no clicker... 1500 - 1600.

 

@Bailey has been breaking in a set of Elka's during his travels.

 

I may need to call elka tomorrow and check lift height... I'm running a narrow tire 285/75r18...so I might be able to run the factory preset of 2.75" and not have to worry about a UCA until I can afford one. I presume they spec most of this stuff for 12.5 tires

 

So you're running yours at 2" level with 35" rubber?

 

Thank you! That is super convenient for my wallet and marriage... I can run elka at 2" level and not spend anything on the rear until later this year.

Best place to buy elka? Looks like toytec and wheelers off road are the only places that carry them but toytec only has the front and rear sets.

 

I have never ghosted someone like that. I may miss emails and forgot to respond, but never just ghost someone. Middle of last year I had gotten really behind while moving shops, and my customer service had definitely declined, and I have addressed that before.