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Shocks revisited

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Mudweiserjeep, Aug 15, 2005.

  1. Aug 15, 2005
    Mudweiserjeep

    Mudweiserjeep JEEP: Bouncy and Fun

    tipp city, ohio
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    I did a seach but didn;t find what I was looking for.

    Currently running BDS 2.5" springs and Skyjacker Hydro 7000's.

    I am looking to the winter when I put the hardtop back on the Jeep. I was thinking of finding a stiffer shock to run on the back of the Jeep to help with the extra load of the hardtop. Thought of rs9000's in the back so I could adjust them, however swapping shocks is not a hard thing to do. RS9000's are a little pricey...would like to not spend quite that much if I don't have to.

    Any suggestions? Helper springs? Coil-over springs for my current shocks? Any input would greatly be appreciated. Thanks-Tim
     
    Mudweiserjeep, Aug 15, 2005
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  2. Aug 15, 2005
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
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    shock absorbers don't carry the load, just dampen the ride
    your springs carry the load
    I would think helpers, or re-arching , or add a leaf would be the way to go here
    ymmv
     
    jpflat2a, Aug 15, 2005
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  3. Aug 15, 2005
    Mudweiserjeep

    Mudweiserjeep JEEP: Bouncy and Fun

    tipp city, ohio
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    Thanks Jim. Good point on the dampening, I didn't think about that. My springs are new and I haven't tried the top on it since I have installed the springs. Maybe all will be fine.

    Anyone have suggestions of helper springs...source....just in case I want to go that direction?
     
    Mudweiserjeep, Aug 15, 2005
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