Comments: Good for the money, but they are stiff. If you need new shocks and you don't mind a stiffer than stock ride and you want to save a buck they are great. If you have money, get something nicer.
Only PRO is that they came with the kit. fitment was good.
Cons
Everything but the fit
Recommended
no
Comments: The shocks came with my 2.5in WJ coil spring lift kit. Fit was great but they are a VERY rough riding shock so rough that when you hit some bumps on the road you will get some scary wandering!
The shocks have been on for a few years now and are shot! Shocks wear out thats for sure but these are crap new. Save up your cash for better shocks. If they came with the kit you bought they are great for holding the install instructions down so the wind doesn't blow them away, after that they are useless.
Great ride, fit perfect, excellent help regarding lift vs shock height from Rusty's, fantastic price.
Cons
Didn't come with shock boots (not super obvious when ordering).
Recommended
yes
Comments: Installed these as a replacement to my horrible ProComp MX-6 shocks that I suffered with for five years. I got the Rusty's RX100 Performance Shocks: RX-26 (rear), RX-27 (front) for my 2004 WJ with 2.75" Kevin's Offroad (KOR) Spring Lift. They have nice travel length, ride great on and off road, are very well built with extra thick piston rods and housings. Come with a variety of hardware for various installations (i.e. several bar pins, urethane bushings, etc.). Just make sure you order the boots separate. I didn't notice the small print that the boots weren't included and had to scramble to find some locally.
I've got about 300 miles on them, and if they last, they'll be the best shock I've ever owned especially for $35 a piece. Took about 1.5 hours to install. I highly recommend. I've bought several parts from Rusty's over the last 10 years, and they make quality products that fit very well.
Update: After almost 2,000 miles on them, both on and off-road, still very happy with them. They have settled nicely, and I don't find them to be too stiff on my DD 2004 WJ, which is weekend off road jeep too.
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