RCman said:Do a little searching before just asking a question... please
Look here (not the same lift, but you will get the same answers):
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=98828&highlight=shocks
Exactly what I posted in that thread:
Install the lift and then measure for your shocks and bumpstops (you're going to need them). It's the only way your going to get it right, every Jeep is unique.
Good Luck.
I disagree. Well, to a point.Trailbst said:This seems to be a recurring question.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=96240
Yeah, I know, measure after the lift is on, blah blah blah. Shouldn't have to. TnT should be able to send a generic shock to work with a 5.5" or 6". Most other companies do.
Sorry that I can't answer your question. You will have to accept the fact that TnT didn't do all of their homework before selling a product, and measure like the other guys suggested.
Trailbst said:TnT should be able to send a generic shock to work with a 5.5" or 6". Most other companies do.
I believe measure 6 times order once!Other than that if you just want some numbers,Im at 6" with Rancho 99255's and 99256's.cocoloco said:i got my tnt ylink installed but the shocks are too short now with the 6inch skyjacker springs.what size do i need?
Starboard M said:I disagree. Well, to a point.
Every Jeep is different. Some people have cut a significat portion of their fenders out. Others have not. Some people are running 32s on a 6'' lift, others are running 38s on the same lift. Every person is different. Each aplication that these long arms are used for varries. Every shock varries as well. Some will want a firmer shock, others a softer one. Most shocks are different with regards to how much drop and compression they have. The choice really depends apon the person and what their intended purpose is for the Jeep.
Basicly, I think that the TnT is a more advanced kit. If you want a bolt on kit that has everything included, go to RE or Skycrapper. If you want a shock for such and such a lift, look at the other kits and buy those shocks. Or go find a place to flex and measure what you want. It is really different for each person, so if TnT said which shock a person should get, it wont be true for every single person.
All that being said, I have about 6'' of lift and I have 12'' Bliteins:sad1:
We did TNT, as well as a bunch of people here, said "measuring for shocks" was the only optionI agree with you...IF he purchased an entire kit WITH bumpstops.
If you cut the fenders, and have 6'' of lift with 29'' tires, you will be able to stuff a tire a lot more then with a 35'' tire. So, a 12'' tavel shock might have not enough compression for that person with the 29s. But that same shock might work for the person with the 35s. The bump stops are a factor, but each person might have a different set of bump stops. If you have stock bumpstops, and your tire still stuffs, you might need a smaller shock. I guess thats the same thing as above. Basicly what Im trying to say is each person will be different in regards to how much they want the axle to drop and compress. This might be due to size of tire (same as bump stops, because normally you bumpstop to keep the tires out of the fenders), or axles or other combinations.bobnoxious said:How does cutting the fenders change what size shock you need? Unless...because you now have more room to stuff the tire you decide to modify the bumpstop so you can stuff the tire more, but doesn't that mean you just modified the kit/system? Modifying the kit means that getting shocks that fit your specific application makes good sense. The fenders don't care what size shock you use.
How does the tire size determine shock size...unless maybe you mess with the bumpstops, and therefore available suspension travel? Again, doesn't that mean that the basic kit/system has been modified? Modifying the kit means that getting shocks that fit your specific application makes good sense. The tires don't care what size shock you use.
If you happen to order a full kit from TNT, it comes with bump stop extensions (as well as brake hoses, RE springs, etc.). If you run those extensions, there is only ONE compressed measurement possible, regardless of what size tire or if the fenders are cut...unless you're using the shocks as the bumpstop. But...wait...that would also be a modification from the basic kit/system supplied by the manufacturer. Using only the supplied suspension components means that the kit/system manufacturer should be able to reccomend or supply a shock of the correct dimensions and dampening to work with your application.
We did TNT, as well as a bunch of people here, said "measuring for shocks" was the only option