RE MFG Twin Tube Shocks

Cherokeekid88 · Apr 14, 2007

Gonna order some RE MFG Twin Tube shocks and every place that ive seen them you can only get them for 1-2.5" of lift and then it jumps to 3.5"-4.5" of lift. and i have the pro comp 3" lift and ive never measured actually lift because ive trimmed my fenders so much but my 3" lift has always sat higher than others, so would i be ok with the 3.5" lift shocks?? and if anyone has had any experience with these shocks. thanks

xj92 · Apr 14, 2007

The only way to really do it right is to flex your suspension out all the way without shocks and measure the maximum & minimum distances, then match that up with the specs of a shock. Mfr. application charts aren't always perfect. As long as you have around 3" of travel in each direction they'll say it's ok. If that's too much work, then just buy the 3.5" shocks.

xcm · Apr 15, 2007

i assume theyre designed for the RE 3.5 lift.... which is really a 4.5+ lift kit.....

so if your 3" lift is a 3 inch ON THE DOT lift.... i would think the shocks to be too long....??

in other news... i just installed em on a buddies mj... and they are beefy looking shocks..... but hencho en mexico
sorry, havent gotten it out to test the ride offroad... but onroad manners are well...

Cherokeekid88 · Apr 15, 2007

ok well what are the best shocks i can get for my 3" kit better than skyjacker and procrap an spending about $225 for all 4???

BlackJax · Apr 15, 2007

I would go with 5150s up front ($72 each) and 5125s or 5100s rear. $225 is definitely doable!

Cherokeekid88 · Apr 16, 2007

BlackJax said:
I would go with 5150s up front ($72 each) and 5125s or 5100s rear. $225 is definitely doable!

I like the way you think!!

XJOFFROAD · Apr 16, 2007

BlackJax said:
I would go with 5150s up front ($72 each) and 5125s or 5100s rear. $225 is definitely doable!

where you finding 5150's for that cheap? cheapest i have found was $89

xcm · Apr 16, 2007

XJOFFROAD said:
where you finding 5150's for that cheap? cheapest i have found was $89

BlackJax · Apr 16, 2007

Shaffer's offroad: http://www.shaffersoffroad.com/

XJOFFROAD · Apr 16, 2007

BlackJax said:
Shaffer's offroad: http://www.shaffersoffroad.com/

i already checked with shaffer. they want 99.99 a piece for them

BlackJax · Apr 16, 2007

Hrmm.. They used to sell them at $72 each. *shrug*

Wonder what caused them to raise price?

Cherokeekid88 · Apr 16, 2007

Found a company called Trailmaster, and they have some Gas Shocks available called the Trailmaster SSV. They are really neat looking and are advertised to be a good shock. they are on sale right now for $45 a piece and was wondering if anyone has any experience with these or any horror stories?? thanks

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