shock question
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TwistedCU
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If you get the Doestch, get the 3000 series. As far as Rancho 5000's, they are pretty decent shocks in my opinion. I had a set on an 86 Toyota 4WD pickup for about 4 years and I was happy with them on and off road. The thing about the Rancho line is that they are made by the same company (Monroe i think) that manufactures well over half of the "offroad" shocks you find out there. Doestch, I believe, makes their own.
The smoother riding street shocks will be a "hydro" shock and not a gas charged or "nitro" type. The nitros are more for harder offroad use and will be stiffer on the road.
The smoother riding street shocks will be a "hydro" shock and not a gas charged or "nitro" type. The nitros are more for harder offroad use and will be stiffer on the road.
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I have 9000's on my YJ, and they are great, but spendy. My 5000's were so darn stiff, it was uncomfortable. They are great offroad, but not very comfy on road, but its a jeep, so what can u expect. Rancho is one of the highest quality shocks out there, but you pay the price. I really think you would be happy with the DT's. They wont perform as well as a 9000 only because of their inability to be adjusted.
I have 9000's on my YJ, and they are great, but spendy. My 5000's were so darn stiff, it was uncomfortable. They are great offroad, but not very comfy on road, but its a jeep, so what can u expect. Rancho is one of the highest quality shocks out there, but you pay the price. I really think you would be happy with the DT's. They wont perform as well as a 9000 only because of their inability to be adjusted.
Bounty__Hunter
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Best riding shocks I've found are the Doetsch-Tech 3000's available at www.rubiconexpress.com or www.allmyneeds.com .
Also check out Rusty's Hydros from www.rustysoffroad.com .
They all run about $30 a shock.
Also check out Rusty's Hydros from www.rustysoffroad.com .
They all run about $30 a shock.
TwistedCU
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What kind of springs do you have? How old are they? Quality and height of the springs is just as important factors as shocks for ride quality.
Shocks may be your problem, but if your ride is really stiff it also could be your leaf springs might not be flexing well. If that's the case new shocks may not help much.
Keep in mind any 3.5" lift springs will be a rougher ride than stock springs (if they were in good cond.) no matter what shocks you use.
Shocks may be your problem, but if your ride is really stiff it also could be your leaf springs might not be flexing well. If that's the case new shocks may not help much.
Keep in mind any 3.5" lift springs will be a rougher ride than stock springs (if they were in good cond.) no matter what shocks you use.
