Drahcir495 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I need to figure out what type of shock to get for my RE 5.5 MJ lift. I have only had the Rancho shocks on my other jeeps. Anything better for the MJ? Should I try something different like the Bilstein or? What is everyone else using? I will be on the road 80% of the time. TIA, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 It depends on how much your budget is for shocks. Also I would advise you to wait till after you install your lift before ordering your shocks. That way you could get one that matched your rig after you flex it. I think when I was running the RE DB's I was runnning shocks that were 28" extended, with 26" front brakelines. For the rear I am not sure, it is going to depend on how you set-up your shshock mounts, and weather or not you keeep the stock upper mount AS for brand, I have had good success with sky jacker Nitor's and Doestch tech 3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I recommend a hydraulic shock like the Doestch Tech 3000 or Rusty's Hydro's, smooth riding. RS5000's, ES3000's, and such are gas-charged and stiff riding in nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I've got the skyjacker hydros, they're not bad, better than the monroe's that came off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I second the Skyjacker Hydros. They are a good price and offer a pretty nice ride IMHO. :D I am running a combo of BDS in the front and Ranchos out back. All hydraulic. I won them, in raffles, so I did not have much choice.... They ride nice enough. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnaevd Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 this is off topic, but how do you like the RE 5.5?? thinking about doing it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 this is off topic, but how do you like the RE 5.5?? thinking about doing it myself I do not have it yet. I will do a write up on it after I get it and have it installed ;) I will follow your advice Pingpong and wait until the lift is on before I order the shocks. Looks like you all agree on hydro-type shocks :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Hopefully after this weekend I can tell you how I like my new MX-6 shocks. Well, up front at least. I won't have time to fab up mounts for the rear before friday. Monotube, gas charged, and adjustible. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Also when you order shocks, you mihg tas well order some JKS or similar bayonet eliminators. They cost around 30 bucks, but allow you to run a Hoop hoop style shock, giving you more choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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