help me pick shocks
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looking to upgrade from my stock X shocks..i've got a 2.5" BB from TF..
i love the OMEs but they're about 85 bucks each(ouch). are they really worth the money?
there are several twin tube shocks out there--the procomp es9000 & rancho RS5000 are almost half the price of the OME..these are both Nitro/gas charged--that's good right? but they're twin tube.
or should i just buck up and spend the money on the OMEs?
i wheel about 6 times a year, but my jeep is my DD(about 70 miles round trip to get to work) so i do want something that will give me a good ride..
thanks
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i love the OMEs but they're about 85 bucks each(ouch). are they really worth the money?
there are several twin tube shocks out there--the procomp es9000 & rancho RS5000 are almost half the price of the OME..these are both Nitro/gas charged--that's good right? but they're twin tube.
or should i just buck up and spend the money on the OMEs?
i wheel about 6 times a year, but my jeep is my DD(about 70 miles round trip to get to work) so i do want something that will give me a good ride..
thanks
Steve
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Procomp 9000 and Rancho 5000, are a hydro shock. IMO I always recommend getting a Gas shock for a coil spring vehicle. OME, Bilstein, Procomp MX6, RS9000, will all be superior to a hydro shock.
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I agree with Planman. A decent hydro shock would probably suit your needs. I have heard great things about the Rusty's hydro shocks, but Skyjacker, Superlift, etc. will do.
Now, if you want a better than stock ride, reliability, and control, go OME. I have had 3 sets of them on Jeeps now and would never hesitate to spend the $85+ each on them, (and I'm a cheap bastard!).
Spend the $350 now, or spend $160, then $350 to upgrade later, it's really up to you.
Now, if you want a better than stock ride, reliability, and control, go OME. I have had 3 sets of them on Jeeps now and would never hesitate to spend the $85+ each on them, (and I'm a cheap bastard!).
Spend the $350 now, or spend $160, then $350 to upgrade later, it's really up to you.
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I haven't used the OME, but the I am running Bilstein 5100s and they are excellent. If you do a search on them I think you will find they are very well liked by owners, but are probably as pricey as the OMEs.
In the past I used several models of Rancho shocks and IMO the ride was not as good as the Bilsteins, but I ride mostly long trails and I never felt any fading on these shocks which was the main reason I bought several sets.
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What about mono vs twin tube?
Also, the OMEs I saw had a black upper boot on them. Thought I saw all yellow models. It was called a rock guard? can I take the black boot off of them and leave the piston?
Also, the OMEs I saw had a black upper boot on them. Thought I saw all yellow models. It was called a rock guard? can I take the black boot off of them and leave the piston?
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I'm running bilsteins in the front and the rancho rs5000's in the rear. Changed the rears cause my bilsteins were too short. Was pleasently surprised, they ride really well.
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I'M IN THE SAME Boat....what shocks to buy????
I SEE 4WD.COM HAS THE BILSTEINS ARE ON SALE FOR $75.00/FREE SHIPPING
I HAVE A 2.5 BB LIFT , WOULD THESE BE THE BEST ???
THANKS !!
I SEE 4WD.COM HAS THE BILSTEINS ARE ON SALE FOR $75.00/FREE SHIPPING
I HAVE A 2.5 BB LIFT , WOULD THESE BE THE BEST ???
THANKS !!