Time for new shocks. Which ones?

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Dec 20, 2009 | 06:20 AM

toyfreak

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From: BOOMER SOONER!! (Piedmont OK)

Time for new shocks. Which ones?

I have 2.5 TF coil lift and a 1 in body lift with the stock shocks and extensions, its time for new shocks. I live in oklahoma and driving on our rural roads where i live is like being offroad all the time. My wife drives the JK about every day and i would like to find a nice plush ride for her.
Are the adjustable shocks worth the extra coin?
Thanks

Dec 20, 2009 | 07:22 AM

JayhawkJeep

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From: San Diego

Big fan of the OME LT shocks. Got the same lift and think they are AWESOME!

Never heard anything bad about the bilsteins but I will go back to OME.

Dec 20, 2009 | 02:17 PM

Steel Rain

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From: La Quinta, Ca.

Shocks

I have the Rancho 9000 XL's and I like the way they ride on and off road

Dec 21, 2009 | 09:36 AM

nangulator

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Originally Posted by sleestak

I have the Bilstein 5100's. They are great but firm. Not really what you are looking for. I've read a lot of great reviews on the OME shocks. You might want to check them out.

X2, I am going to the 5100s soon

Dec 21, 2009 | 10:26 AM

spinlock

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From: The San Andreas Fault

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleestak

I have the Bilstein 5100's. They are great but firm. Not really what you are looking for. I've read a lot of great reviews on the OME shocks. You might want to check them out.

x3. They are great but firm.

If a soft ride is your main consideration then go with a conventional shock (not offroad) or an adjustable shock.