View Poll Results: Which Brand?
Bilstein
42
64.62%
Black Diamond
1
1.54%
Daystar
1
1.54%
Fabtech
0
0%
Full Traction
0
0%
Rancho
8
12.31%
Rubicon Express
0
0%
Skyjacker
1
1.54%
Superlift
0
0%
Other (explain)
12
18.46%
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Need New Shocks, Help Me Decide!!!
JK Junkie
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Midwest
Originally Posted by k0260
I'm waiting for my new Fox piggy backs to come and replace my bilstein 5100's (The 5100's are great, but I need more travel and sensitive dampening). Hear nothing but good things about these fox shocks.
Don't get me wrong, if I decided to haul ass in my jeep with 40 inch tires the fox are by far a better choice. But I drive hours to get to my offroading area and play and drive hours back and the street comfort outweighs it
JK Jedi
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 5,234
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From: Nevada City California
I have a set of Fox piggybacks and replaced with bilisteins. I don't do high speed Offroad and my on highway comfort increased tremendously when I removed my fox.
Don't get me wrong, if I decided to haul ass in my jeep with 40 inch tires the fox are by far a better choice. But I drive hours to get to my offroading area and play and drive hours back and the street comfort outweighs it
Don't get me wrong, if I decided to haul ass in my jeep with 40 inch tires the fox are by far a better choice. But I drive hours to get to my offroading area and play and drive hours back and the street comfort outweighs it
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,145
Likes: 4
From: Israel
If you want ride quality and longevity look no further than King Shocks. These shocks will last the life of your vehicle. Unlike many shocks on the market they can be rebuilt for a fraction of the cost buying new. The other advantage to the King shocks is the valving. If your not happy with the ride (want stiffer or softer) they can be revalved by King to match your needs.
FOX shocks, too, are heavy duty, and can be rebuilt or re-valved.
The FOX (with reservoir), are less expensive, and are "just" very, very good.
Unless you're into a Dakar race, you won't be able to wear them out.
Out of curiosity, I touched my FOX shocks after they worked hard for ~70 miles in a desert last summer. They didn't warm up above ambient temperature.
The Bilstein - first on your list - are not in the King/FOX league.
I've seen Bilstein "ruin the day" on trails, I have yet to see a King or FOX fail.
Last edited by GJeep; Nov 11, 2012 at 08:59 AM.
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,145
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From: Israel
A Re-valveable FOX is aimed at exactly what you want it to do.
It can be tuned either for racing, or softer - much softer.
I got the FOX with reservoir and long travel (for 4" lift).
The coils are Full Traction, which are relatively soft.
The re-valved FOX, in combination with the coils, give pleasant & soft ride, just not too soft - so the bump stops don't get easily hit.
It's my DD, but when offroading I do more than moderate trails. Otherwise, I'd have re-valved the FOX to be even softer.
It can be tuned either for racing, or softer - much softer.
I got the FOX with reservoir and long travel (for 4" lift).
The coils are Full Traction, which are relatively soft.
The re-valved FOX, in combination with the coils, give pleasant & soft ride, just not too soft - so the bump stops don't get easily hit.
It's my DD, but when offroading I do more than moderate trails. Otherwise, I'd have re-valved the FOX to be even softer.
Last edited by GJeep; Nov 10, 2012 at 01:07 PM.
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 72
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From: hampton, nb
Yes I have a set but they are sitting in the box in front of me.
I haven't tested them out yet. I was thinking King when I hit Other because they are great shocks and I was thinking blue. LoL But with these shocks I bought there are 4 mini shocks sharing the load and all have reservoirs and they are rebuildable as well.
I haven't tested them out yet. I was thinking King when I hit Other because they are great shocks and I was thinking blue. LoL But with these shocks I bought there are 4 mini shocks sharing the load and all have reservoirs and they are rebuildable as well.
JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 634
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From: El Paso, TX
I'm thinking of switching out my current shocks for some bilstein 5100's or 5160's, besides the prices and the resivour....which would be a better bet? I dont go fast offroad I consider myself more of a crawler, but not extreme and I currently have a 2.5 lift.