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Anybody upgrade their shocks on unlifted JK?

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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Default Anybody upgrade their shocks on unlifted JK?

If so, what did you go with? I went up to 33" tires and I feel like the front end is stiff now. Wondering if new shocks would make for a more cushioned ride.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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check your tire pressure they might be over inflated
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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Yeah, they were overinflated when I got them. To get the TPMS to go off, the tire shop aired them up to 37psi!! I have been slowly lowering the pressure here and there, but it doesn't seem to be getting much better.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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You don't mention what shocks you have now so it's hard to suggest something. I, for example, have the high pressure shocks with the tow package and they are firm. You can always go to a low pressure shock but your ride stiffness is probably your springs not the shocks. The shocks hold you to the ground, your body rides on the springs. If your new tires have a much stiffer sidewall that may be your change. Get that tire pressure down - what is it?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by pastorsteve
You don't mention what shocks you have now so it's hard to suggest something. I, for example, have the high pressure shocks with the tow package and they are firm. You can always go to a low pressure shock but your ride stiffness is probably your springs not the shocks. The shocks hold you to the ground, your body rides on the springs. If your new tires have a much stiffer sidewall that may be your change. Get that tire pressure down - what is it?
Sorry, I have the tow package as well, so I'm guessing I have the same shocks as you. And yes, the new tires have a MUCH stiffer sidewall. Guy said I could pull a 5th wheel with them! Anyway, I don't mind the stiffness so much, just don't want all the extra vibrations to wear out steering and/or suspension parts.
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