OJMiles

Ok, after a couple attempts at trying to get suggestions on wether or not I should get Twin-Tube Hydro or Monotube gas shocks with my RE lift... how are the monotubes going to ride? Please give me the pros and cons of each please. I dont mind spending the extra money if its worth it but I need to justify the $130 increase in price.

degenerate

unless you pack your lwb full of fat chicks...and i mean full...get the monotube.

twin tubes will be crazy stiff for any sort of street application, while the monotubes work well both on and off-road.

Renegade

I don't think this is correct. The gas-charged monotubes should have a more "firm" ride. I have never had a problem with hydros and am now on my first set of gas-charged shocks. I think I liked the hydros better. Good luck with your decision.

OJMiles

are we talking about a nice responsive type of firm ride or a Deucenhalf type firm ride?

wayoflife

All I can say is that on my TJ, I have ridden on more shocks than I would have cared to and can tell you that proper valving designed for the specific vehicle in question makes a big difference in the quality of your ride. And, while I have ridden on some hydros that offered a decent ride, they were nothing compared to a nitro. Nitro's in my opinion offer a firm responsive ride that iron out washboard roads, reduce plow/dive on turns/stops and eat up pot holes a lot better. Also, even with the best hydros I've run, on the rocks, they tended to feel too mushy and caused too much body roll. But, that's just my opinion.

Oh, if you're interested, nitros that I have run and really like a lot are: Old Man Emu, Full Traction M-Force, Walker Evans and Bilstein.

HappyCurmudgeon

Personally, i would pick Nitro's. I have had them on both of my prior pickups and they where firm, and tracked well and where predictable. No wishy/washy push or body roll. Granted those trucks where lowered and not lifted, but i still think it applies.

When i put a lift on this JK, i will be going with Nitro's once again.

OJMiles

ok, I went ahead and ordered the RE 2" kit with the monotube shocks... i figure even if I dont like the shocks, i can sell them and buy others with minimal loss. Can't wait to get it!!!

wayoflife

Naw, you won't regret it. From what I understand, RE has been working with Bilstein to get the valving of their shock on for the JK specifically. And again, from what I hear, the ride is sweet.