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Offline TJ-2thousand

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time for new shocks
« on: 04/ 8/10 - 01:05PM »
its time to get some new shocks on my jeep. i currently have Rancho 9000 adjustables. they were very nice riding till i broke the adjustment knob off one of the rears. when that happens they default to the stiffest setting. i havent had much luck locating a replacement knob. and Rancho flat out wont call or e-mail me back. they have also rusted very quickly. my stabalizer has rusted quickly too.

so, i want your opinion on what you are running. i want a nice soft shock. i have a 3 in lift on a tj.

i have heard good things about Rough Countrys new 2.2 shocks. but im also concidering Bilstiens too.
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Offline j-rwaters

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #1 on: 04/ 8/10 - 07:45PM »
I have 2.5" lift with the 2.2 shocks on my 06 TJ and I like them. I had one of the rear shocks start leaking fluid on me after about 3 months so I called the service dept. and they sent me two new ones. There were no warranty hassles and I didn't have to mail in the old one so it was simple, painless and cost me absolutely nothing. I cant give any advice on which one is better, I just know that I like the shocks and had an excellent customer service experience.
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Offline dewayne

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #2 on: 04/ 8/10 - 09:59PM »
I've  had them(Rough Country) on my JK for right at a year now with no complaints. They are alittle stiffer than stock ones were.
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Offline Tiff

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #3 on: 04/21/10 - 04:50PM »
Just installed a set of Bilstein 5100 and love them.  Had Procomps and can really tell the improved ride on the road.  Haven't been off road yet. 
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Offline LibertyPatriot

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #4 on: 04/21/10 - 05:39PM »
I've got Skyjacker shocks on my TJ and think the ride is pretty good. They're rusted really badly though.
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Offline map93heep

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #5 on: 04/21/10 - 09:11PM »
When you get your new shocks. Get yourself a spraycan of clear and some grease/wax remover. Wipe the shocks down with the remover then spray them with the clear once the remover has dried. This will keep them looking new for a long time. Then once a year or so clean them up and spray them again to keep them looking good. 
« Last Edit: 04/21/10 - 09:13PM by map93heep »
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Offline xj42

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #6 on: 04/21/10 - 11:00PM »
Quote from: map93heep on 04/21/10 - 09:11PM
When you get your new shocks. Get yourself a spraycan of clear and some grease/wax remover. Wipe the shocks down with the remover then spray them with the clear once the remover has dried. This will keep them looking new for a long time. Then once a year or so clean them up and spray them again to keep them looking good. 

You can always tell the Rubicon owners. >:D
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Offline Jeeper guy

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #7 on: 04/22/10 - 12:45AM »
You could try the Big Black Cock Shocks..... or BBCS for short. I hear they are pretty nice. I will run them in the future.
Here is a thread about them on Pirate when they first came out. They can be bought at polyperformance.com
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261310
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Offline gdowling

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #8 on: 04/22/10 - 09:40AM »
Those are nice................shocks :o!!
« Last Edit: 04/22/10 - 09:46AM by gdowling »
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Offline TJ-2thousand

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #9 on: 04/22/10 - 12:41PM »
that might just be the best shock ad i have ever seen.

im sold. now i just need to come up with $440.
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Offline LoneWolf

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #10 on: 04/22/10 - 05:14PM »
Quote from: TJ-2thousand on 04/22/10 - 12:41PM
that might just be the best shock ad i have ever seen.


I hope it's because you like the chick in the ad and not BBC   >:D


Quote from: xj42 on 04/21/10 - 11:00PM
You can always tell the Rubicon owners. >:D

Yes you can! that's funny!
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Offline TJ-2thousand

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Re: time for new shocks
« Reply #11 on: 04/22/10 - 07:27PM »
the boobies are what sold me jimmy. not the BBC.
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