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Old 01-22-2012, 08:54 PM
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So I've got an 08 2 door on a 2.5 Rock Krawler lift with Full Traction shocks, i recently added some decent sized bumpers and im looking for a shock that can compensate for some of the extra weight.

Bottom line is I need a good shock that isnt gonna bankrupt me completely and can withsatdn the weight. Any input?? TIA
Old 01-23-2012, 01:21 AM
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Its the springs not the shocks that take the weight. Are you looking to regain the lost lift?
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It's a combo of both. The RK 2.5 springs are progessive coils. They should be fine. Get some bilsteins or a higher end shock like fox or the RK rrd's should take care of it. Now with sag from the weight. Coil spacers will take care of that. 1/2" or 1" rear spacers. Teraflex makes some nice ones.

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As said previously, you can get some coil spacers to recover the lift from the extra weight added. But if you're wanting different shocks in addition, check the OME's.



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