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Shocks...your opinions please.
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  1. 05-31-2004, 08:33 PM #1
    Tin Man
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    Shocks...your opinions please.

    I am close to finishing my install of the RE 4.5" lift on my '85 CJ and will be looking for shocks soon...Along with the RE lift, I am running 35" Xterrains and run the Jeep 60% street 40% mild to serious trails and rocks. I want a shock that works with my suspension to deliver a Caddy like ride on pavement and not inhibit off road performance...your ideas please. When responding with your favorite, please tell a bit about your rig and why yours is the best shock. I know this is a bit of a PITA but everytime I talk to a salesman, all I get is this(insert name of shock the boss told him to sell this week)is best because....I said so. Thanks in advance!


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  2. 06-01-2004, 07:11 PM #2
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    I have a new/unused set of SkyJackers's that came with my 3" lift. I went SOA and now they are way to short - might fit you're 4.5" if your not radically flexy ...

    But thanks for poseing this question 'cause now I need a full set to go around ...

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  3. 06-01-2004, 07:22 PM #3
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    After I get the lift done, I'll do some measuring and some snooping on the Skyjackers and maybe we'll talk. One guy who runs an early Bronco frame with rear coils and a CJ5 tub swears by the local tire shops private branded gel foam shocks...I don't want to spend a fortune....just want good on road ride with great off road performance...


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  4. 06-01-2004, 07:35 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Man
    After I get the lift done, I'll do some measuring and some snooping on the Skyjackers and maybe we'll talk. One guy who runs an early Bronco frame with rear coils and a CJ5 tub swears by the local tire shops private branded gel foam shocks...I don't want to spend a fortune....just want good on road ride with great off road performance...

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    Let me know - I thinkl they are 7018 and 7023 and I have a pair of 7028?? Have to look when the suns up ...

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  5. 06-01-2004, 08:16 PM #5
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  6. 06-02-2004, 02:05 AM #6
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    a softer shock is what your looking for
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  7. 06-02-2004, 07:06 PM #7
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    Sorry guys, I goofed on the 4.5 install comment about shocks!! If you do a lot of prerunning / dessert type stuff go for the remote resivoir. If you do more like rock crawling, then the standard Bilstein 5100's would be ok.
    Sorry about that!!
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