Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

What are the best Shocks?

Thread Tools
 
Old May 7, 2011 | 12:28 PM
  #31  
inspect-a-home's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 917
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by Castalone
Um, shocks will not lift or lower your jeep. You can take them off and it won't make a difference. Also that rear track bar bracket on your axle WILL tear your stock bracket on the axle right off. I've been there and saw a lot of others.
You don't understand...the front shock shaft have to be pushed (about 50 lbs of force) to fit in the shock mounts, the shafts are constantly trying to extend out due to high gas pressures. So when you install them there's about 100 lbs of force pushing the shafts..that was enough to give me a 1/2" of lift...I took measurement before and after the install. Even my sway bar appears to be more horizontal, and shock pads have even extended away from bumpstop.
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 12:44 PM
  #32  
mkjeep's Avatar
JK Jedi Master
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 15,665
Likes: 4
From: Hammond Louisiana
Default

Click image for larger version

Name:	Karateand jeep 048.jpg
Views:	175
Size:	54.0 KB
ID:	158167
Originally Posted by markdsv
elka's handsdown
x2!!
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 02:25 PM
  #33  
Castalone's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos, So Cal
Default

Originally Posted by inspect-a-home

You don't understand...the front shock shaft have to be pushed (about 50 lbs of force) to fit in the shock mounts, the shafts are constantly trying to extend out due to high gas pressures. So when you install them there's about 100 lbs of force pushing the shafts..that was enough to give me a 1/2" of lift...I took measurement before and after the install. Even my sway bar appears to be more horizontal, and shock pads have even extended away from bumpstop.
I get what your saying. It should take a lot of force to push the shaft in, but not nearly as much to keep it in. If the jeep measured taller after, then you must be right, with your application.
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 02:45 PM
  #34  
stockrubi's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Default

Originally Posted by robsjeep9

What do they cost??? Thx
The 5100 are about 80 a pop. Worth every penny. People say they are firm, I disagree.
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 02:54 PM
  #35  
SiiiViiiT's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Simi Valley, CA
Default

Elka shocks
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 04:05 PM
  #36  
AveryR's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
From: BR & BMT
Default

Originally Posted by Corona Doug
Best Shocks... KING!



Not the cheapest... but the question was what's the best.
x3 enough said.
Reply
Old May 8, 2011 | 05:02 AM
  #37  
dcirate25's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: chicago
Default

Are all OME shocks yellow?
Reply
Old May 8, 2011 | 05:08 AM
  #38  
Jason_G's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
From: LA
Default

Are all OME shocks yellow?
All that I've ever seen. If you wanted to keep your monochrome look, you could hit them with some rattle can.

Jason
Reply
Old May 8, 2011 | 05:21 AM
  #39  
Harbourone's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 2
From: New Brunswick
Default

My ome lt's are black.
Reply
Old May 8, 2011 | 02:22 PM
  #40  
SilverJK12's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,139
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa, OK
Default

Originally Posted by Rancho
Adjustables. Get the best of ALL worlds.
Also save some money as well:
http://www.gorancho.com/promotions.php
I wonder why ppl don't say much about these. I had just a regular set on my TJ and they are awesome! Adjustable ! Pretty cool!
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:31 AM.