I covered most in the list...
Straight forward. Favorite shock ever on a TJ whether you're currently running or not.
Straight forward. Favorite shock ever on a TJ whether you're currently running or not.
Favorite shock on a TJ
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Wow so far its a pretty clear winner
I must admit I was really not sure about the rancho 5000x since the rancho 5000 was a pretty bad choice for the Tj. But damn they are a nice ride for the money. I've talked to a few locals who had way more expensive shocks to switch and everyone is always surprised.
I was a Bilstein guy for sure and still kind of am in other applications. Our WK had Bilstein up until I sold it last summer and loved them. But in the Tj I always found it a tad stiff for my liking.. Shocks are a hard one as they are just like mattresses.. technically there is a correct firmness but even with that I might not find it comfortable but someone else might find it really comfortable.
I must admit I was really not sure about the rancho 5000x since the rancho 5000 was a pretty bad choice for the Tj. But damn they are a nice ride for the money. I've talked to a few locals who had way more expensive shocks to switch and everyone is always surprised.
I was a Bilstein guy for sure and still kind of am in other applications. Our WK had Bilstein up until I sold it last summer and loved them. But in the Tj I always found it a tad stiff for my liking.. Shocks are a hard one as they are just like mattresses.. technically there is a correct firmness but even with that I might not find it comfortable but someone else might find it really comfortable.
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Bilstein finally getting some love. Good to see.
Interesting that fox only getting 1 vote.
If I guessed I would've figured rancho 5000x to be in front but not that much.
I definitely thought the results would be more widespread. Shocks are a your ass knows best kind of thing.
Interesting that fox only getting 1 vote.
If I guessed I would've figured rancho 5000x to be in front but not that much.
I definitely thought the results would be more widespread. Shocks are a your ass knows best kind of thing.
I’ve only ever had the factory shocks and my current OMEs that went on with the lift. Had to vote for OME. The ride is comparable, if not better than stock.
Let's not confuse the Fox 2.0 with the IFP shock though. Two completely different shocks 
I've been eyeballing Fox reservoir shocks with the CD adjusters for two years now. Still running RS5000X in the meantime
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So I’ve run the ranchos and they ride nice. But I think the best riding shocks I’ve ever run were OEM JK Rubi shocks. They’re perfect for a 3-4” lift and they were butter on and off the road. They’re very easily modified to fit.
I’m really happy with my Fox shocks from Savvy. Not sure but I think they are IPF’s and 2.0’s though so don’t want to vote.
I have heard nothing but great things about the OME shocks and their lifts. Maybe because the Rancho 5000x's are more available and cheaper more people are voting for what they have. I'm also curious about the shocks that come with the BDS lift kits? Right now I'm leaning towards the OME 2" lift vs. the BDS 2" lift. About a $400 difference though!
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Huh? The Fox 2.0 I listed is an IFP.
All Fox shocks without the reservoir are IFP.
Huh x 2 ...Let's not confuse the Fox 2.0 with the IFP shock though. Two completely different shocks
See above
Oh, ok. Based off Chris’ post I thought they might have different levels.
And I know many like the Rancho. I went with the Fox cause it can be rebuilt and the tune is nice.
This:
https://www.ridefox.com/product.php?m=truck&t=shocks&p=1
Versus this:
https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&f1=type&v1=Smooth Body
The latter is a far superior shock and is what is used on the outboard conversions for our TJs.
The former is a shock that bolts in the stock location. While it's not a bad shock, it can't be tuned to the same level as the latter.
I guess a good way of separating them is that the former is the "Performance Series" and the latter is the "Race Series".