Shocks to get for the RE 5.5" EXTREME-DUTY KIT

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klennop

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Location

Appleton, WI

• Jan 5, 2007

• #1

I was wondering what shocks I should get if I decide to get this kit. I would like a good shock, nothing that is just OK or alright. How do I know what size to look for? I would be running 33's if that makes a difference. Also I am not a hardcore wheeler but I will be going on trails and mud.

Thanks for the help.

 

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jeepstudnaz

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arizona

• Jan 5, 2007

• #2

Not sure about for the 5.5 but the old man emu shocks i have for my 3.5 are way better than my buddies pro comps. I say the old man emu is an affordable good shock, unless you want to go crazy with a shock with the seperate fluid chamber and all....those tend to be expensive, i say go old man emu.

 

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klennop

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Appleton, WI

• Jan 5, 2007

• #3

Thanks for the response, I have heard that OME shocks sag bad overtime, is that true?

 

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YMMV

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New Jersey

• Jan 5, 2007

• #4

Look into the Bilsteins 5150.

 

riverfever

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Woodland Park, Colorado

• Jan 5, 2007

• #5

YMMV said:

Look into the Bilsteins 5150.

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That's what I'll do up front with the Rancho 9000's out back. :cheers:

Check out eshocks.com

 

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klennop

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Location

Appleton, WI

• Jan 5, 2007

• #6

What size would I look for, is there anything else I should know when buying shocks? Also Are the Rubicon Express Shocks any good??

 

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offroadman83

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Edinburg Texas

• Jan 5, 2007

• #7

Bilstein all the way. I don't know what size you will need but I would guess 10" but then again everyone is different so measure!!!! I ran ome's on my jeep cherokee with the 5.5" re lift and they were too short and limiting my travel. Best shock I ever owned but too short!!!!-------------Kyle

 

ZachMan

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Birmingham, AL

• Jan 5, 2007

• #8

another for Bilsteins, my Monotubes are rough riders.

 

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klennop

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Location

Appleton, WI

• Jan 5, 2007

• #9

Well then I would like to start pricing stuff out, but does anyone know the size I would need? Even the rubicon express shocks for the kit come in different sizes??

 

ZachMan

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Birmingham, AL

• Jan 5, 2007

• #10

klennop said:

Well then I would like to start pricing stuff out, but does anyone know the size I would need? Even the rubicon express shocks for the kit come in different sizes??

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order from:

www.jeepinoutfitters.com

and you'll get the right size shocks.

 

bknudtsen

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Location

Issaquah, WA

• Jan 5, 2007

• #11

I have the Extreme 5.5 with OME's all around and have no complaints about the shocks. My rear leafs are the things that are sagging. The OME's have a nice ride for daily driving, but have held up fine to the wheeling I have done over the last 2.5 years. If you are interested, you will need the N35L for the front and N36L for the rear.

Brad