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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Labrat0013 on April 11, 2012, 08:49:50 AM

Title: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Labrat0013 on April 11, 2012, 08:49:50 AM

Hey,

As the title says im looking for some suggestions/recommendations for a decent performing shock for a 2" lift TJ DD.

Where kind i find the best prices?

Cheers,
Cris

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: WhiteOut on April 11, 2012, 11:49:32 AM

Bilsteins.

Call Essex Distributors.

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Labrat0013 on April 11, 2012, 05:54:47 PM

What are your toughts on Full Traction shocks. Any good?

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: TL-Iguana on April 11, 2012, 06:27:34 PM

what color are they? They are probably a twin tube, basic shock. Get what you pay for. Billsteins will outlast them guaranteed. If you want a decent shock, get a monotube, and expect to pay close to $100 a corner. If you want to replace them again in a year get the twin tubes. Just my 2 cents :)

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Labrat0013 on April 11, 2012, 06:30:05 PM

The full traction are white.

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Spinalguy on April 12, 2012, 09:34:21 AM

bilstein 5100's are chromish.
Be prepared for a very soft ride. When i ran them in my jeep, i never did get used to how soft they are. But, i bought them for my Dodge 2500 and again i find them to be super soft, not quite bouncy but close.
Offroad in the jeep they shone.
Pulling my travel trailer down trunk roads with my truck, they also shine.
On street, i can not praise them.

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Bnine on April 12, 2012, 10:17:26 AM

I think 5100's are rebuildable. I have some at the shop now, I will double check. If they are, we could valve yours a bit tighter Tom.

One nice thing about bilstein is their valving is expressed in engineering terms, making it easy to modify it in either direction.

I'll check on that tonight.

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Spinalguy on April 12, 2012, 10:41:44 AM

That would be great to know Bill. 8)

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Labrat0013 on April 12, 2012, 07:26:11 PM

Thanks guys for your input.

Bill, it was nice chattin with ua at global this week. Hopefully your courses are almost done.

Cheers,
Cris

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Bnine on April 13, 2012, 09:15:47 AM

Thanks Chris.


Tom, it looks like you can send them I. For rebuilding but there isn't any "standard" rebuild stuff for the DIY guy.

There is the 5160 available which is rebuildable and mount specific for vehicle applications.


http://www.bilsteinus.com/uploads/tx_templavoila/Bil_OffRd_Cat2011.pdf

Title: Re: Shocks for 2" LIft
Post by: Spinalguy on April 13, 2012, 08:04:57 PM

Quote from: Bnine on April 13, 2012, 09:15:47 AM

Thanks Chris.


Tom, it looks like you can send them I. For rebuilding but there isn't any "standard" rebuild stuff for the DIY guy.

There is the 5160 available which is rebuildable and mount specific for vehicle applications.


http://www.bilsteinus.com/uploads/tx_templavoila/Bil_OffRd_Cat2011.pdf

Thanks Bill, i am getting used to it and i do have some airbags for it that will go in soon.