Decent set of shocks for <$200
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Decent set of shocks for <$200
Looking to upgrade my shocks from my stock ones with 65k miles on them but don't want to break the bank. Any suggestions?
BTW I have a light weight 2 door.
BTW I have a light weight 2 door.
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I got the Daystar Scorpion shocks with my Daystar BB, I wasn't expecting too much since they are a fairly inexpensive shock....but I was pleasantly surprised, they work quite well. I also have a 2 door which ranges from pretty empty to loaded to the top, running trails slowly to higher speed two tracks. HTH
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I got the Daystar Scorpion shocks with my Daystar BB, I wasn't expecting too much since they are a fairly inexpensive shock....but I was pleasantly surprised, they work quite well. I also have a 2 door which ranges from pretty empty to loaded to the top, running trails slowly to higher speed two tracks. HTH
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I had Rubi shocks to start with.
The Daystars are a bit firmer then the factory Rubi shocks on the road but not jarring, rough or uncomfortable in my opinion.
Off road where I thought they would be too soft especially loaded down, and at higher speeds.....I was totally wrong.
The ride off road is great to me. Firm enough to not feel flighty or loose, but not so stiff you lose your teeth over washboard, or rough terrain.
I have a good friend that is pretty picky about shocks/suspension etc, and he thought they worked really great as well.
Even at higher speeds they don't seem to fade or get excessively hot.
For a inexpensive hydro shock the valving seems to be very good in my opinion.
Sure most won't agree with me and I must be crazy since I didn't spend 1000 bucks or more on shocks, but I'd replace these with the same shock again if I were to do it over.
Just for reference on the 3 Jeeps I've had I've run Rancho 5000s, Rancho 9000XLs, Dostech 3000s, Bilstein 5100s, OME Nitros,Pro Comp 3000s, Pro Comp 9000s, a well as the factory shocks.
HTH
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I really liked the Teraflex shocks and they were in you price range.
I currently have Rancho rs9000xl's and like them also. They will run you a little more than 200 though. I find the adjustability nice depending g on commuting, offroading, pulling trailer, jeep full of people, etc.
I currently have Rancho rs9000xl's and like them also. They will run you a little more than 200 though. I find the adjustability nice depending g on commuting, offroading, pulling trailer, jeep full of people, etc.