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Selecting Shocks?!

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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Hey guys I posted earlier about troubleshooting some noises i was hearing after my lift and why it was such a rough ride. I aired down a little but still wanna swap shocks to something a little nicer. I have a 2012 2 door w/ a 3" lift. So let me know what shocks have worked for you guys in the past. Thanks!
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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You can't go wrong with Bilstein or Fox. Either one makes a good affordable shock.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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The Fox shocks will actually be stiffer on the road. Most people are very happy with the Bilstein 5100's. PM us for a quote.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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I'm running the Bilstein 5160's & love them.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Have Bilstein 5100s on both of my JKs. Perfect for both on and offroad.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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I've got Bilstine 5160's in the front and 5100 s in the rear. I love the 5160! They ride great! I would say they run softer than the 5100 as they seem a bit stiff.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Smashboogie 4x4
The Fox shocks will actually be stiffer on the road. Most people are very happy with the Bilstein 5100's. PM us for a quote.
x2 I'm running fox 2.0 Remote res shocks now, use to have 5100's. The Fox are awesome off road, noticeably stiffer on road in comparison to the 5100's.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 04:14 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the input. Today I am going to order Bilstein 5100 shocks and install them as soon as they come in. Im also going to re torque everything on my lift to see if that helps w/ the "creaking" Thanks again guys!
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