Battle of the Shocks

Benito

Benito

Caught the Bug
PrestonBarringer said:
You think the ride is great... I just installed mine a week ago I had wore out RC shocks and I'm amazed at how stiff the fox shocks are.... I guess it's all about what you get used to View attachment 185635
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Well I'm pretty sure your not running plush ride springs that come with the Evo enforcer,because that doesn't look like the rear axle of a JK. That being said, the OP is asking about plush ride coil shock combinations, and in my opinion the fox shocks paired great with them. maybe a stiffer shock pairs better with plush ride coils.
 
Tylersilverjku

Tylersilverjku

Member
Roverrich said:
So I've run, EMU, King's, Stock Rubicon and now Bilstein 5000's over the years. My experience has been that the EMU are really the most plush feeling, but that is from memory over 9 yrs ago; Kings with reservoirs definitely for off road not too pleasant on road and Bilsteins slightly firmer than the Stock Rubicons. Personally, I like the firmer feeling of my current Bilstein 5000's and most importantly my wife and kids doesn't think the bilsteins are too harsh. Hope this helps.
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Absolutely thank you! The bilsteins you run now how are they as far as pot holes and speed bumps just general everyday driving?
 
PrestonBarringer

PrestonBarringer

New member
Benito said:
Well I'm pretty sure your not running plush ride springs that come with the Evo enforcer,because that doesn't look like the rear axle of a JK. That being said, the OP is asking about plush ride coil shock combinations, and in my opinion the fox shocks paired great with them. maybe a stiffer shock pairs better with plush ride coils.
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Your probably right about the springs I still have RC springs on my TJ
 
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Roverrich

New member
Tylersilverjku said:
Absolutely thank you! The bilsteins you run now how are they as far as pot holes and speed bumps just general everyday driving?
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To me no issues, firm thuds and not bone jarring. YMMV and remember I have a lot of weight w/ mid length front bumper / winch, rear full bumper, tire carrier and 35" tires, those all factor in. I would bet that if you had a lighter truck, the ride would be a tad firmer.
 
Tylersilverjku

Tylersilverjku

Member
Roverrich said:
To me no issues, firm thuds and not bone jarring. YMMV and remember I have a lot of weight w/ mid length front bumper / winch, rear full bumper, tire carrier and 35" tires, those all factor in. I would bet that if you had a lighter truck, the ride would be a tad firmer.
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Sweet! Thanks I appreciate it!
 
Tylersilverjku

Tylersilverjku

Member
So you're saying you don't like the 5100s but prefer the EMU? I havnt heard to much about EMU maybe another option I could look into
 
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joedelalinea

New member
Jay1st said:
I can give my feedback on 3 sets of shocks

I had some Procomp 7000 and I hated them, they are too bouncy and miss the "absorber" part in the shock absorber name.
Now I run with the new type 'with the black cover on the front shocks) EMU Nitro Sport shock and I love them, they're soft and filter all the road's roughness.

A friend of mine has a set of 5100 (he's got a CRD JKU) and they're too firm for me.
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Same thing here. EMU shocks ride awesome! They might not be rebuild able. But who cares about that. They're not that expensive
 
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T&ERun

LOSER
Is there a Rancho 9000 with 11-11.5" travel for the JK? I've looked and have only found up to 10.5" travel.
 
Desert Crawler

Desert Crawler

New member
I run Fox reservoirs with adjusters turned down fairly soft. I have never had Kings which I hear fantastic reviews, but have ran Rancho, Bilstein, and Stock Rubicons. These Fox's are the best shocks I have ever run. I highly recommend adjustables (fox or rancho depending on your budget) so you can easily tune them yourself to get the feel you like.
 
Highpocketse5

Highpocketse5

Member
I have a 3" lift and run the rancho 9000's they are great! I am very happy with them. The price wasn't to crazy and I have the front set at 3 and the rear at 5.
 
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