What shocks are you running

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Ross_Thoma

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Well???

I was watching the tube and say a spot on Bilstein 5150'S Anyone using them and if not I have a 2 inch lift with stock shocks and I am over extending them alot so I thought I would ask what you are using and what you think of them.

I want to hear from Monroe to Rancho and all in between.

Thanks

Ross
 
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Eric N.

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I have a set of Rancho's that I have been running upside down ( though Rancho says that's OK ) and they are worn out. I have had them for a few years though and have been running them upside down for at least a year and a half. They still work just not that great. I'm not really sure what shocks I want to get to replace them...
 
Steve Rupp

Steve Rupp

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2" lift, no question. OME shocks. IMO, Rancho's are the worst ever built. Mine didn't actually wear out, they broke. I will be using Bilstein 7100's on my new disco, so I can't comment about them yet.
 
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cwdavis4

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Just installed a 2" lift this past weekend (779 / 762) and put in the OME N107 / N108. Love the set-up and think it is a smoother ride than the original set-up.
 
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curtis

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I am in the process of putting on some Fox 2.0 Emulsion shocks - 10" front and rear. They are kind of a pain to set up right as they require some custom mounts in a 1/2" shaft flavor. If this is not done right, they will rattle.

The biggest advatage that I can see with the Fox 2.0's and Bilstein 7100's is that they are rebuildable and revalvable. If you do not like the feel - change it. If they show that they are wearing out - pull it apart and put in new seals.

On the easy side, the OME shock is probably hard to beat for a 2" lift. Go to 3" and you are changing out enough crap to justify better shocks:)
 
Mongo

Mongo

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I'm running Bilstien 7100's, 360/80 valving on Rovertym 3" springs...pretty awesome set-up...very little body roll and a very nice ride on the highway. On the trail, AWESOME!!! and without spring retainers, they'll pop right out on full articualtion...ask me how I know...

Frank
 
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curtis

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Frank - you need to run spring retainers or they will pop out :D

I am curious though: How did you get past the limitations of the watts linkage on the D2 enough to pop the springs? I never could get my d2 to flex enough in the rear.
 
Mongo

Mongo

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C- stuff the drivers side and drop the passenger...makes a interesting noise...and is even funnier when the jeep guys bring you your spring...

Frank
 
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GregH

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I have Bilstein 7100's and the latest iteration RTE 3" springs. So far I'm very happy with both. However, I can't recommend the RTE (ski-type) lower shock mounts based on my experience. I now run simple loop mounts in the stock location and have no probs.

My 2 cents-
 

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Discojunky

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Yeah Greg, give us the whole stroy because I have the same set up and am also curious. Most of the RTE stuff is over built and bullet proof!
 
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dent

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with the 3" lift.. did you have to mod the drive train at all or can you get away with a 3" lift without any mod?
 
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