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Qtiphky · March 9, 2011, 07:33 AM

I am currently loaded with 147 Hydrashoks, the same loads that the Mi State Police used to carry, and was considering the 124's instead. I figured if the State Police were using the 147's then that must be a pretty darn good load. Why would the 147's have less energy than the 124's?

March 9, 2011, 07:33 AM	#5
Qtiphky Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: Upper Michigan, above the Mackinac Bridge Posts: 568	I too have questions I am currently loaded with 147 Hydrashoks, the same loads that the Mi State Police used to carry, and was considering the 124's instead. I figured if the State Police were using the 147's then that must be a pretty darn good load. Why would the 147's have less energy than the 124's?