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long arm kit shock choice

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I will be installing a long arm kit as my old lift is in dire straits.
I have 5.5 inchs of lift right now but will I need longer shocks
with the y link upgrade? :helpme:
 
Not if your not changing the lift height and your current shocks are properly sized!
 
however, you may run into problems if you gain more travel, which is a possibility with long arms.
I went from 8" travel OME's to 14" travel Bilsteins when I installed the Y-link upgrade.
 
see thats what I was thinking! I had it planned to run 10 travel bilsteins front and rear now Idon't know so you went from 8.0 inch travel to 14.0 inch travel
just by installing the y link? wow I'm confused hey but thanks this is something to consider.
 
I put a RK 3 link on the front and the shocks I had on my short arm kit were really holding me back, The setup flexed so much better with longer shocks, night and day difference. Take a look at the bilstein 7100s 14" shortbody shocks, They say that they are strong enough that you dont need to run limit straps. And rebuildable. I went with the 5150s and wish I spent the extra money on the 7100s
 
justin_502 said:
They say that they are strong enough that you dont need to run limit straps.
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this does not mean that you shouldnt run the limit straps! if you like your equipment dont abuse it!
 
Hmm.. So I'm looking at the
RE6300 - XJ 5.5" EXTREME-DUTY LONG ARM

from Rubicon express which don't come with shocks. They recommend (of course) there own brand mono tube shocks. Should I try out something else, or stick with them?

((also do I need anything else with this lift kit ))
 
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