Ok, time for lets argue about your favorite shocks
- Thread starter Jmac00
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I'm running Black Max shocks on both my TJ and LJ. The primary reasons I picked them over Rancho was I wanted the softest ride I could get and the lengths were a better fit for my setup. After putting a few thousand miles on them, I've been pleasantly surprised how nicely they ride over a variety of conditions. I've seen none of the negative things I experienced with previous gas charged shocks. While Black max isn't a shock for heavy vehicles, or ones that routinely go fast over bumpy terrain, they work well for the way I drive.
I just go to the junk yard and grab some that kinda fit. Sometimes I miss match them for better cornering.
Would you ask your wife that same question? Too personal.How heavy is your rear end?
You've sold me on them for my driving habits. Thanks.
p.s. Is next Wednesday too soon to drop my Jeep off and have you make my frame look like yours? The white paint I drove through didn't help either.
I couldn't afford your excellent detail work.
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If your coming from a heavy , ( C6P ) 3/4 ton lifted square body like me. Then even my 2.5 lift TJ on hydraulic RS 5000
rides like a Sedan De Ville.
rides like a Sedan De Ville.
TNHEADDUCK
TJ Enthusiast
On my street driven only TJ Unlimited I run a set of OMEs, on my rock buggy I run a set of Walker Evans air shocks tuned and set up by G Force racing out of East TN. They both do the job in there particular application.
Yes, many times when they were still available. The juice is definitely worth the squeeze.
https://www.gorancho.com/products/shock-absorbers/rs5000x-shock-absorber
They run a little long.
RS55240
RS55128
Hardtop, Garvin Expedition roof rack, full sized spare, rear seat with built in subwoofer, amplifier and usually two dogs.
If you're referring to my booty, that's on a need to know basis.
I've only ever had stock shocks that were worn out by the time I got OME nitro sports (with load E tires). I know OME shocks are generally rated as over firm, but they feel a hell of a lot better than the old stock ones they replaced.
Would love to try out the Rancho 5000x to feel the difference.
Would love to try out the Rancho 5000x to feel the difference.
FOX 2.0 IFP here. They are great. I've had two other sets (some no name and Rancho RS9000) so nothing great to compare to, but I really like them.
They made the biggest difference in ride quality/comfort, along with the softest/best springs available for the TJ — Forged in the mountains of Mordor.
They made the biggest difference in ride quality/comfort, along with the softest/best springs available for the TJ — Forged in the mountains of Mordor.
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