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Old 11-17-2011, 09:57 PM
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I've heard that OME shocks are the softest of the gas charged shocks.
Old 11-18-2011, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by troyboy
I've heard that OME shocks are the softest of the gas charged shocks.
I don't have a lot to compare to, but I had RC 2.5, and those shocks sucked. Put on OME's and it completely changed the ride. A ton softer. Now i have OME coils to go with them too.
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Kyle, did you get to ride in Mike's jeep with the RK shocks today? Still offering to try my 9000's to see if they are better?
Originally Posted by kgw350
Mike, No i forgot to go for a ride in mike's jeep i was having to much fun haha. I might have to try those rancho shocks just to see.
Take advantage of this. Huge difference in ride potential/capability.

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Originally Posted by Rancho
Take advantage of this. Huge difference in ride potential/capability.

Trust Matt: I don't run the Rancho's, but after we installed 616FUN Rancho lift with the 9000 shocks, the ride was really nice!
Old 11-19-2011, 03:24 AM
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Ok the day i put the 37s on the tire pressure was at 32psi thats the first place i started im now running 20psi.
Put the 9000 ranchos on the front on the softest setting was better then went back to the blisteins was a difference now i have to try front and rear ranchos.
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The rancho 9000's were just too short though. The RK lift flex's so much that the rancho's seem to not allow full articulation. I think they will work fine with my sport lift but you def need a longer shock. If I remember correctly the bilstiens were quite a bit longer?? Where to go now.
Old 11-20-2011, 11:00 PM
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Coils are the major factor in daily driving ride quality, not shocks.

Get yourself a set of the EVO Plush Coils for around $360 and you literally won't believe the difference! Cheapest, best mod I've done yet.



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