Shock question WHAT SIZE ???
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JK Junkie
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Shock question WHAT SIZE ???
Looking at getting the Rancho RS9000XL adjustable shocks but wondering what size would work best for my jeep set up.
They offer 3 sizes 0-2" lift also 3-3.5" lift and 4" lift.
My current set up is a Teraflex 3" lift but with spacers I'm a little over 4" and have the Teraflex 9550 shocks that came with the kit.
So I'm caught between choosing the 3"-3.5" Rancho's or the 4" ones.
Looks like my brake lines are long enough.... I now have flat fenders and 37" tires going on soon.
THESE PICS WERE TAKEN TODAY ON FLAT GROUND front and back shocks. Do they look too extended? Without measuring and just looking at the pics Should I get the 4" Rancho's or stick to something closer to what I guess I have now and get the 3"-3.5" ones?
Your thoughts please and thanks.
They offer 3 sizes 0-2" lift also 3-3.5" lift and 4" lift.
My current set up is a Teraflex 3" lift but with spacers I'm a little over 4" and have the Teraflex 9550 shocks that came with the kit.
So I'm caught between choosing the 3"-3.5" Rancho's or the 4" ones.
Looks like my brake lines are long enough.... I now have flat fenders and 37" tires going on soon.
THESE PICS WERE TAKEN TODAY ON FLAT GROUND front and back shocks. Do they look too extended? Without measuring and just looking at the pics Should I get the 4" Rancho's or stick to something closer to what I guess I have now and get the 3"-3.5" ones?
Your thoughts please and thanks.
JK Jedi
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Shocks shouldn't necessarily go off of lift height. They should be measured by your full bump (assuming your bumps are set correctly) then fit the longest travel shock you can with as close to that collapsed length as possible. "most" lift coils can handle most shocks but if you get a long travel shock you may have to be careful about that aswell.
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JK Junkie
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Ok thanks for the input guys..... Can you or anyone just kinda guess what size would be better? I'll do the proper measurements to in daylight lol ...... I ask only because guys are asking for quotes just submitting their lift size and the company is obviously choosing a size for them.... Thanks again
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JK Junkie
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Ok thanks I have the coils that came with the Teraflex 3" lift kit ...... I was curious and measured the front one on flat ground as per above picture (not flexed out) it was 24" just don't know what others guys shocks look like when on flat ground and if they look as extended as mine or not... That's why I was debating on getting the 4" size BUT didn't want the worries of snapping a brake line or a coil popping out on the trail.... Here's a pic of the brake line in the dark garage with a flashlight :(
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JK Super Freak
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If you have a 4" lift, Just purchase shocks that are made for a 4" lift. Yes you can get longer ones, but you risk the chance of a coil or 2 falling out when at full droop.
I personally wheel with a couple guys that run longer shocks than is needed for their lift just so they can get more down travel. works fine for them but have to make sure you have coil retainers.
give teraflex a call and ask what size shocks they prefer to be ran with their 3" coils and 1" spacers. Obviously they know there suspension better than anyone else!
good luck!
I personally wheel with a couple guys that run longer shocks than is needed for their lift just so they can get more down travel. works fine for them but have to make sure you have coil retainers.
give teraflex a call and ask what size shocks they prefer to be ran with their 3" coils and 1" spacers. Obviously they know there suspension better than anyone else!
good luck!
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JK Junkie
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From: Kitchener
If you have a 4" lift, Just purchase shocks that are made for a 4" lift. Yes you can get longer ones, but you risk the chance of a coil or 2 falling out when at full droop.
I personally wheel with a couple guys that run longer shocks than is needed for their lift just so they can get more down travel. works fine for them but have to make sure you have coil retainers.
give teraflex a call and ask what size shocks they prefer to be ran with their 3" coils and 1" spacers. Obviously they know there suspension better than anyone else!
good luck!