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Old 07-20-2008, 11:06 PM   #1
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What are the Best, Cheap Shocks???
What are the best cheap shocks I can buy for on and offroad use?

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Old 07-21-2008, 12:35 PM   #2
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Any suggestions?
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Old 07-21-2008, 01:10 PM   #3
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Run a search for the words "cheap shocks" and you'll find about two dozen threads covering that topic.

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Old 07-21-2008, 01:12 PM   #4
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it depends i bought pro comps work just fine to me. also if you want good flex go to an rti ramp with your shocks off and flex and measure what size you will need
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Old 07-21-2008, 01:24 PM   #5
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Mine = Monroe Ultra's all around with BPE's
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Try grabbing it and yanking and see if theres any play.
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Old 07-21-2008, 01:26 PM   #6
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SJ Hydros are good.....soft ride, and can take about a 2" lift. About 35.00 a pop.
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:32 PM   #7
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i enjoyed my rough country hydro's, ive heard monroe are best for a few bucks though
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:36 PM   #8
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Is Black Diamond good?
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:48 PM   #9
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Is Black Diamond good?
i wonder the same thing. ive never seen anyone run them
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Old 07-21-2008, 04:27 PM   #10
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People on the WJ/ZJ forum use them and they seem to have a reputation for a good ride.
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Old 07-21-2008, 05:43 PM   #11
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Monroe Sensatrack = soft, reflex = a little stiffer are both decent shocks for the price. I'm running them and they ride nice, however I'm going to change them for something with a little more rebound dampening. My rig is a little bouncy because of the height and the heavy axles. I haven't decided which shocks I'm going to run.
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Old 07-21-2008, 09:13 PM   #12
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Monroe Sensatrack = soft, reflex = a little stiffer are both decent shocks for the price. I'm running them and they ride nice, however I'm going to change them for something with a little more rebound dampening. My rig is a little bouncy because of the height and the heavy axles. I haven't decided which shocks I'm going to run.
You too? I've had the Reflex shocks on for about 5 weeks and I can't stand the rebound. It's like walking across one of those inflatable bounce houses. My XJ is a stock height UpCountry and even it is too bouncy with these Reflex shocks. The shocks are fine at slow speed and on smooth even roads. Hit any dips at speed and it bounces and wallows too much. I'm trying to decide what else to try.
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Old 07-22-2008, 07:40 PM   #13
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Once again i am floored at the trouble some are having with the reflex shocks. i experience the complete opposite of the rebound. Nice and quick response in all road conditions.
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:36 PM   #14
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JK shocks off a newly lifted Wrangler....Ebay for about $20 for all four, with similar shipping, and they'll accomodate around 4" of lift. Also try the For Sale listings on this site.
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:56 PM   #15
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JK shocks off a newly lifted Wrangler....Ebay for about $20 for all four, with similar shipping, and they'll accomodate around 4" of lift. Also try the For Sale listings on this site.
Here's my original posting of the tech info for that part swap if you guys want it, refer to post #6.

http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=579221

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