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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by afpilot82
You got one of the lower end lifts out there, that being said, better shocks will help. Not sure what parts your lift came with, but are you running new lower control arms up front or at least drop brackets? Quality parts = nice riding suspension.
My kit did not come with lower control arms nor do I have the drop brackets. Not to mention the kit only came with a rear track bar relocation not the front.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Wrangler22

Is it actually worth the extra money for the res?
So far I'm happy with them. Honestly I doubt we'll ever use those shocks to their full potential. I'm lucky enough to live in Utah and have TF right here. I got to drive a couple JK's before hand with a similar set up before I decided. I felt they where worth the money, and it was an easy upgrade to add on while TF installed everything.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DualJK2013

So far I'm happy with them. Honestly I doubt we'll ever use those shocks to their full potential. I'm lucky enough to live in Utah and have TF right here. I got to drive a couple JK's before hand with a similar set up before I decided. I felt they where worth the money, and it was an easy upgrade to add on while TF installed everything.
Yea it would be nice if I still lived in SLC to have that opportunity.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Wrangler22
My kit did not come with lower control arms nor do I have the drop brackets. Not to mention the kit only came with a rear track bar relocation not the front.
At the very least, upgraded shocks and front lower adjustable control arms will make a world of difference. Rock Krawler and TeraFlex are the top IMO as far as front lower adjustables; you break it, they buy it
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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Bilstein 5100 are great if your not looking to break the bank
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasJK07
Bilstein 5100 are great if your not looking to break the bank
Definitely not trying to break the bank but I don't want to short myself again! If I have to spend a little bit more to be in better place in the long run then i will.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Ran bilsteins and rode ok, didnt last long, ran rancho 5000 and rode like shit and leaked all over, ran two sets of the rough country 2.2 's were ok but stiffer than wanted, ran fox' res shocks and sold them. Now running 35's with alot of highway and offroading and went back to rancho 9000's and they r bad a$$. Got all four online for 285$ using a coupon code and they r good up to a four inch kit. Jmo. Thought it might help.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by thetriplenickel
Ran bilsteins and rode ok, didnt last long, ran rancho 5000 and rode like shit and leaked all over, ran two sets of the rough country 2.2 's were ok but stiffer than wanted, ran fox' res shocks and sold them. Now running 35's with alot of highway and offroading and went back to rancho 9000's and they r bad a$$. Got all four online for 285$ using a coupon code and they r good up to a four inch kit. Jmo. Thought it might help.
With this being said can I adjust the Rancho RS9000XL to ride like the Bilstein shocks?
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