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Which shocks are better?

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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Just replaced pro comp with ranching 9000 this weekend. Made a world of difference. Just adjust to your liking. Eric at off-road elements was great to buy from.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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I would say the OME Nitrocharger sport shock is the better shock of the two. However, the Rancho is adjustable. Of course, this is also only my opinion. :P
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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OME shocks are great - But we sell 90% more of the Rancho 9000s. That's what I run on my JK and TJ. The adjustability is a nice feature.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Offroad_Elements
OME shocks are great - But we sell 90% more of the Rancho 9000s. That's what I run on my JK and TJ. The adjustability is a nice feature.
what is your link to your website? I wanna check out your inventory on the ranchos xl and pricing.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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I've had the original 2012 Rubicon shocks, Bilstein 5100's and just switched to King OEM Performance Series. Incredible shock... pricey but really really good. King Shocks Direct bolt-on performance shock kits for Jeeps from King Shocks « King Off-Road OEM Bolt-On Shocks : kingshocks.com

I just made several mods to make our Jeep a better daily driver and I think I'm done. It could not drive better, very happy with the outcome. FYI they are all listed on my profile.

Have a look, good luck with your change.

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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Personally I run Fox 2.0. May be a tad stiff, but perform awesome offroad. A lot of folks like the Rancho 9000 because of the adjustability. If you get a bunch of salt in your roads, they may rust on you, but it looks like you're Texas?
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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I run OME Nitro (non-sport), they are a great set of shocks! Nice smooth ride on and off road. Very plush!
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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I run the OME shocks and they're great on and off road. From what I read about the 9000s, they seem pretty awesome. Either way, I don't think you could go wrong between the two.
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 12:42 AM
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I got Bilstein 5100's with my lift as I ran them on my truck and have not liked them at all. I plan on changing them out and have been looking at the Rancho 9000 XL's.
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TXJKU
I have 2.5 in BB but with shock extension adapter so I want to get shocks that fit the lift. I want something more on the smooth side so OME are really good? How do they compare to Rancho?
I'd definitely recommend the Rancho RS9000XLs...plus, Rancho usually has some sort of rebate or promo going on, so finding a great deal is no problem.
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