Originally Posted by gamechanger7321

I'm torn between a 1.5 flex or 2.5 flex, will both or one require me to change my driveshaft? With the 1.5 I'd be running 33s and 315/70/17 with the 2.5.

Originally Posted by gnarly_mike

Anyone have experience with the 2.0 RRD smooth body shocks? (Non reservoir)

I have a lightweight rig on their 2.5 coils and am basically looking at the RK shocks or Fox IFP 2.0 performance series smooth bodies.

Any input is appreciated. Can't find hardly anyone with anything specific to say about the RK shocks.

Originally Posted by gamechanger7321

I'm torn between a 1.5 flex or 2.5 flex, will both or one require me to change my driveshaft? With the 1.5 I'd be running 33s and 315/70/17 with the 2.5.

Originally Posted by Boosted

The RRD 2.0's are amazing. Everyone I know with them have been pleased with the overall performance and ride of these shocks.

Originally Posted by gnarly_mike

I see people say they're pleased. But pretty much everyone says that about whatever they buy lol.

I'm trying to find out specifics in comparison to other brands, like which has better on road quality and why, or which is better offroad and why, etc.

This is the type of stuff I seem to be unable to find. They seem like really nice shocks but i can never find anything other than people saying they like them

Originally Posted by Boosted

You are right....I should have taken a little more time on my response and been more specific on what makes these shocks so great in my opinion. I have run several different high end shocks on this jeep and others that I have had so these shocks are not a "flavor of the month" for me. Depending on what type of ride you are looking for will determine which shock is best for you. For me, I like a shock that isn't too firm for everyday driving. I thought Fox and Bilsteins were just that. These are closer to Kings which also have a nice ride but the true deciding factor for me was how tough the RRD's are off road. I wheel the crap out of my Jeep and never back down from even the toughest obstacles. Because of this, I've had a few "breaks and failures" on the trails. Back in February, I was out on a shake down run and while attempting a line that had me all twisted and high centered on a big undercut boulder, I attempted to clear the line by giving it a bump. This caused me to get some air and when it landed, the jeep went left and the rear axle went right causing the rear axle side track bar mount to get twisted hard into the left rear shock body. The shock was bowed and I thought for sure the shaft was bent. I honestly believe that it was the track bar mount hitting the shock and the pinion yoke hitting the gas tank that prevented the mount from being completely ripped off of the axle. The only fix we had to get off of the trail was to lengthen the track bar out as far as we could just so the u-joint wasn't thumping on the gas tank. With no adjustment left on the track bar, the u-joint was no longer on the gas tank but the track bar was still up against the shock body. I drove it off the trail like that and the following pictures will show the damage to the shock because of it. Got it home and fixed the track bar mount, readjusted the track bar and inspected the shock. I was amazed to find the shaft was not bent and it wasn't leaking. Taking this as an opportunity to test the durability of the shock, it was left on for our trip to Moab where it worked flawlessly without any pressure loss or leaks. Jeremy has offered to replace the shock but it is still on the Jeep today and will only come off when I do my suspension upgrade at the end of the month. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=654238"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=654239"/>

Originally Posted by gnarly_mike

Now THAT is the type of info I'm looking for! That's awesome. I too want something not too firm on the road, but not mushy either. But that does well across a variety of offroad terrain also.

And the fact that one took that kind of abuse and still is performing correctly is pretty freakin cool.

I'm sold on the quality and performance as I figured I would be if I could get any type of info like you just put forth.

Now for the mall crawler questions.

I have yet to get air or anything crazy like that but I wheel decently hard for a DD sometimes. I probably shouldn't, but heat of the moment ya know. Lol.

Even though I like to sometimes abuse the jeep or do things I shouldn't, I DO want the shocks to stay looking nice.

Have you noticed any cosmetic damage from normal wear and tear? Does the aluminum scratch easily from road/trail debris?

Coating wear off the shafts causing pitting? Anything like that?

Also, what length shocks are you running? How much shaft do you have left at full bump? Do you use limiting straps to prevent them from fully extending? I use the smallest bumpstops possible (stock atm) and don't rub my 37s in the back, but up front I do on the fender tab. I'm trying to get the longest possible length while not sacrificing uptravel due to the shock fully compressing before the tire rubs or something. And I'd prefer to not bother with limiting straps but will if it's really a big deal

Originally Posted by Boosted

I'm going to let this digest for a minute and then I will respond with pictures.

Originally Posted by gnarly_mike

Now THAT is the type of info I'm looking for! That's awesome. I too want something not too firm on the road, but not mushy either. But that does well across a variety of offroad terrain also.

And the fact that one took that kind of abuse and still is performing correctly is pretty freakin cool.

I'm sold on the quality and performance as I figured I would be if I could get any type of info like you just put forth.

Now for the mall crawler questions.

I have yet to get air or anything crazy like that but I wheel decently hard for a DD sometimes. I probably shouldn't, but heat of the moment ya know. Lol.

Even though I like to sometimes abuse the jeep or do things I shouldn't, I DO want the shocks to stay looking nice.

Have you noticed any cosmetic damage from normal wear and tear? Does the aluminum scratch easily from road/trail debris?
The aluminum body is hard anodized and does not scratch easily or discolor.

Coating wear off the shafts causing pitting? Anything like that?
The shafts are holding up just fine after 12k miles.

Also, what length shocks are you running? How much shaft do you have left at full bump? Do you use limiting straps to prevent them from fully extending? I use the smallest bumpstops possible (stock atm) and don't rub my 37s in the back, but up front I do on the fender tab. I'm trying to get the longest possible length while not sacrificing uptravel due to the shock fully compressing before the tire rubs or something. And I'd prefer to not bother with limiting straps but will if it's really a big deal
3.5" X-Factor mid arm lift with .75" spacers and 10" travel shocks. 5" bumps up front and 4.5" in the rear. I do have the front lower mounts moved up an inch and the rear lower mounts moved up 2" and have about .5" of shaft remaining both front and rear at full stuff. I don't have any limiting straps as I don't necessarily need them for my style of driving.