King coilovers vs King 2.5 shocks
01-26-2013, 12:20 PM
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King coilovers vs King 2.5 shocks
Hmm if someone who's knowledgeable would chime in; How much better would it be to switch to coilovers from 2.5 fox or king shocks res since I believe the king coilovers are 2.0 shocks, at least from Evo. Again not sure. Just wondering from others who know. I'm talking ride quality. I already know the offroad performance is better.
01-26-2013, 12:41 PM
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Been through several sets of suspension lifts and shocks, Skyjacker, Rough Country, Bilstein 5160s res. Finally happy with the current setup I have which is the Kings 12" travel coilover tuned by EVO. After some minor adjustments and spring rate swapping, the performance and ride of these coilovers is pretty damn nice.
Ive got my lift height low for coilovers but I really dont need to go fast offroad...but if I decide to start wheeling the fast stuff I just simply change out springs, adjust lift height, add air bumps and Im good to go...basically these shocks are rebuildable and so tuneable that it should be the last shocks on the your Jeep.
Better to break the piggy bank once then twice or thrice LOL!
Ive got my lift height low for coilovers but I really dont need to go fast offroad...but if I decide to start wheeling the fast stuff I just simply change out springs, adjust lift height, add air bumps and Im good to go...basically these shocks are rebuildable and so tuneable that it should be the last shocks on the your Jeep.
Better to break the piggy bank once then twice or thrice LOL!
01-26-2013, 03:07 PM
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Been through several sets of suspension lifts and shocks, Skyjacker, Rough Country, Bilstein 5160s res. Finally happy with the current setup I have which is the Kings 12" travel coilover tuned by EVO. After some minor adjustments and spring rate swapping, the performance and ride of these coilovers is pretty damn nice.
Ive got my lift height low for coilovers but I really dont need to go fast offroad...but if I decide to start wheeling the fast stuff I just simply change out springs, adjust lift height, add air bumps and Im good to go...basically these shocks are rebuildable and so tuneable that it should be the last shocks on the your Jeep.
Better to break the piggy bank once then twice or thrice LOL!
Ive got my lift height low for coilovers but I really dont need to go fast offroad...but if I decide to start wheeling the fast stuff I just simply change out springs, adjust lift height, add air bumps and Im good to go...basically these shocks are rebuildable and so tuneable that it should be the last shocks on the your Jeep.
Better to break the piggy bank once then twice or thrice LOL!
01-26-2013, 06:15 PM
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Been through several sets of suspension lifts and shocks, Skyjacker, Rough Country, Bilstein 5160s res. Finally happy with the current setup I have which is the Kings 12" travel coilover tuned by EVO. After some minor adjustments and spring rate swapping, the performance and ride of these coilovers is pretty damn nice.
Ive got my lift height low for coilovers but I really dont need to go fast offroad...but if I decide to start wheeling the fast stuff I just simply change out springs, adjust lift height, add air bumps and Im good to go...basically these shocks are rebuildable and so tuneable that it should be the last shocks on the your Jeep.
Better to break the piggy bank once then twice or thrice LOL!
Ive got my lift height low for coilovers but I really dont need to go fast offroad...but if I decide to start wheeling the fast stuff I just simply change out springs, adjust lift height, add air bumps and Im good to go...basically these shocks are rebuildable and so tuneable that it should be the last shocks on the your Jeep.
Better to break the piggy bank once then twice or thrice LOL!
I currently have the king 2.5 shocks so would upgrading be worth it?
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01-26-2013, 06:32 PM
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Theres two different coil rates to each shock that you could customize. This and the tuned valving is what makes them so much better. Plus an added benefit is you will gain excellent flex and shock travel. I drive my jeep about 60 miles a day in Houston so these shocks have saved my back. I also think the tires and tire pressure make a big difference, my nittos are way softer than my previous KM2s. Well worth it IMHO