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Ok, so now what shocks?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by dauntless_powered, Oct 12, 2004.

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What shocks should I choose

  1. Rancho RS 5000

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%
  2. Rancho RS 9000

    8 vote(s)
    57.1%
  3. Pro Comp ES 9000

    1 vote(s)
    7.1%
  4. Sky Jacker

    1 vote(s)
    7.1%
  5. Other (please specify)

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%
  1. Oct 12, 2004
    dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB Chief

    Groton, CT
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    Ok guys what shock should I go with, also any idears on what greasbale shackle to use, i was looking at moores from 4wdh.
     
  2. Oct 12, 2004
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Hermitage, TN
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    Rancho 9000.
    Go with the MORE shackles Eric.
     
  3. Oct 12, 2004
    dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB Chief

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    i notice so far the sensus is rhe rancho 9000's. my only concern with those are they can be adjusted, but the procomps are self adj. plus they are quite abit more money. the whole adjusting knob just concerns me as far as how long will it last
     
  4. Oct 12, 2004
    newging

    newging Sponsor

    Sunland California
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    I have Rancho 9000 on my dodge ram, with in cab adjust. Would i buy them again, yes, only because i change the load alot. When it comes time to buy shocks i will run Rancho RSX shocks,me thinks. just my two bits.

    Newging
     
  5. Oct 12, 2004
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Huntingdon PA
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    I'm very happy with my 9000s. I use the knob, didn't spring for the in-cab mount. I've been running these shocks since 1996, haven't broken a knob off yet.
    I really like being able to adjust for street/highway conditions (setting #3)
    heavy load (#4 or #5) and soft/flexy for offroad trails (#1)
     
  6. Oct 12, 2004
    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

    Gypsum, CO
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    I run rancho 5000's in front and BDS shocks in the rear. Everything seems to work fine, but them again I'm not an expert in being able to tell the differences between shocks.
     
  7. Oct 12, 2004
    JohnyJeep

    JohnyJeep BLOWING A XING NEAR U@2AM

    Beautiful Cody WY
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    Erik,
    I just bought knobs for my Rancho 9000's. they are only $5 a piece at 4wheel parts. Let me know what size shock you need. I bought a pair off of ebay to go with my spring over conversion, but they were just a little short, so I had to buy a different pair, but they might work for you. I will have to get the measurements and model#
     
  8. Oct 12, 2004
    dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB Chief

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    thanks guys, im still looking into what im gonna do, however i just ordered the MORE greasable shackles
     
  9. Oct 12, 2004
    vanguard

    vanguard

    I'd go with the NAPA gas shock myself.
     
  10. Oct 12, 2004
    dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB Chief

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    i just got off the phone with a local guy and he said he uses a foam charged shock not gas or something like that. he says the gas charged ones if run offroad alot can foam up and loose theri viscocity. this guy does not sell shocks so its not a sales pitch. ever hear of this before?? i looked into the "foam" charged ones and they are about the same price, and they claim very good offroad and on road performance
     
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