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Post by JeepFan555 on Jul 27, 2005 9:16:53 GMT -3
I currently have about 4" or so of lift with 31". I was looking into the bilstein 5100 or possible the RE mono tube. The question I have is can I go with a shock that is for 5-6" of lift, I don't want to be limited on flex with my shocks so can I just go to the next size? They make some with 3-4" but I don't want to be held back by them.
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Post by SPYDER on Jul 27, 2005 9:25:23 GMT -3
the only problem that quickly comes to mind is if the shock cans are too long and they bottom out before your bumpstops. thats what happens on my shocks and it makes me nervous everytime i have to really flex.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jul 27, 2005 10:38:58 GMT -3
bottoming out meaning the shock is fully compressed? I guess I am really confused on this subject. By getting shocks for a bigger lift, doesn't that mean they are longer? So if I got a 5-6" shock instead of having the 3-4" on I will be able to flex more because the shock will have more room to travel? Right?
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Post by xdgedgex on Jul 27, 2005 11:10:08 GMT -3
wont be able to travel as much upward (stuffed) but will allow it to droop more (extended)
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jul 27, 2005 12:16:19 GMT -3
ok then what about the remote reservoir shocks? does that allow more travel both ways? I figure I need shocks that will last me and I know a lot of you sware by the RE and Bilstein. I want to do it right so what should I get then?
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Post by xdgedgex on Jul 27, 2005 12:18:18 GMT -3
remotes dont allow anymore travel or less i dont think, they are basically just for extra cooling when traveling at higher speeds offroad.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jul 27, 2005 12:19:45 GMT -3
oh ok well that will save me some money then. Now I just need to find a shock that will work the best for my Jeep. Any ideas?/
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Post by J.T.Woody on Jul 27, 2005 13:59:45 GMT -3
I had DT3000 shocks on my YJ. They were very soft and I loved them. Unforunately, they rusted up pretty quick and looked bad within a year.
The real name is Doetsch Tech, but not sure how to spell it.
I got all 4 delivered for around $170 or so. I can get you the name and email of the guy I ordered them from.
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Post by Tooch on Jul 27, 2005 14:05:55 GMT -3
ok then what about the remote reservoir shocks? does that allow more travel both ways? I figure I need shocks that will last me and I know a lot of you sware by the RE and Bilstein. I want to do it right so what should I get then? Remote reservoir shocks are designed for extra cooling on the fluid in the shocks. When they are being compressed and relaxed rapidly the insides have a tendency to heat up slightly and the reservoir prevents this, therefor allowing a more fluid compression with a cooled inner chamber. |
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jul 27, 2005 14:49:55 GMT -3
are those dt3000 hydro or nitro?
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Post by J.T.Woody on Jul 27, 2005 14:53:46 GMT -3
are those dt3000 hydro or nitro? Hydraulic, I do believe. You could hear the fluid moving around  I was very happy with their performance on-and-offroad. |
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jul 27, 2005 15:25:39 GMT -3
I have hydro now and maybe I was always just used to nitro shocks but I hate them. I also have crappy ones though.
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Post by J.T.Woody on Jul 28, 2005 9:17:08 GMT -3
What are you running for shocks now? If you want, I have 2 rear DT3000 shocks for a YJ with 2" of lift. You're welcome to fit them to your Jeep and see how they feel. Easy to change |
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jul 28, 2005 10:01:31 GMT -3
I have rough country hydro for 3" of lift. I think that when I am at full flex (sway bars in) I am limited by the shocks. So that is why I feel I need bigger ones. Plus my shocks suck
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Post by J.T.Woody on Jul 28, 2005 11:09:20 GMT -3
I have rough country hydro for 3" of lift. I think that when I am at full flex (sway bars in) I am limited by the shocks. So that is why I feel I need bigger ones. Plus my shocks suck I've heard the Rough Country and ProComp are too stiff for a small Jeep. Like I said, I have 2 shocks you can bolt on and see how you like them. If you like them, order up a set of 4. |
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