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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Put the rig to the test today in Wharton. First outting since installing the 2.5 BB from Teraflex. It performed amazing considering it is still rolling the stock wheel setup (for now). I did notice the Jeep coming down on the rear bump stops through the woop trail section just going semi slow. I figured the stock shocks aren't cutting it with the added clearance. Thinking the fronts and rears from teraflex like the 9550's would be good but open to any and all suggestions.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 04:39 AM
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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The 9550's will give you 2-3" more travel than the stock shocks with extensions. I'm confused though how new shocks are going to help with "the Jeep coming down on the rear bump stops through the woop trail section just going semi slow".

I have a rear set of TF 9550's for sale btw - PM if interested.

This thread also has some info on various manufacturers shocks for the size lift you have ...
Shock Length ??
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by HG07JKRubi
The 9550's will give you 2-3" more travel than the stock shocks with extensions. I'm confused though how new shocks are going to help with "the Jeep coming down on the rear bump stops through the woop trail section just going semi slow".

I have a rear set of TF 9550's for sale btw - PM if interested.

This thread also has some info on various manufacturers shocks for the size lift you have ...
Shock Length ??
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The compression of the factory sahara shocks suck, plain and simple. The Jeep is coming down on the bump stops because the shock is way too soft. Thinking a shock more oriented for offroad use will react much better. Plus being able to take advantage of the added travel is a bonus.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by maddygirl
The compression of the factory sahara shocks suck, plain and simple. The Jeep is coming down on the bump stops because the shock is way too soft. Thinking a shock more oriented for offroad use will react much better. Plus being able to take advantage of the added travel is a bonus.
gotcha... didn't realize the Sahara shocks road so soft.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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Might suggest going to Rubi shocks.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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I would think it woulkd be the coils also. As a side note it just installed the TF 2.5" Shocks and coils and it is an awsome combo. The ride is stiff on the road but i like it better than stock.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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BTT

Curious what people suggest out there? Running the TF extensions w/Rubicon shocks but looking for more droop.
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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I am in a similar situation where I decided to go with the TF 2.5 lift w/ extensions and now I want to upgrade the shocks. Most people will say ANY new sock is better on the sahara, but that doesn't make the decision much easier. There are a lot of good shocks out there. Any suggestions as to the best all around street ride/off road upgrade?
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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I have the RC 2.2's and I'm very happy with them!
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