RoughCountry 2.5" BB - New Shocks OR Extensions??
03-13-2008, 07:03 AM
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JK Jedi
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RoughCountry 2.5" BB - New Shocks OR Extensions??
Hey Guys & Gals
Well, I am stuck
about which 2.5" BB Roughcountry kit I order.
I was thinking of just going with the shock extensions 2.5" BB...for the $139.00US from Roughcountry...but it is gonna cost me an extra $35 to ship up to Canada bringing in the bill at $174.00 plus Taxes.
Now....my issue......I can get the RC 2.5" BB with shocks kit from my friends tire shop supplier in Canada for $250.00 plus taxes. Is getting the shocks with the kit worth the extra $76.00?
Any advice or help or Pros and Con's between Extensions and shocks would be most welcome!!!
Thanks,
Triple!!!
Well, I am stuck
about which 2.5" BB Roughcountry kit I order. I was thinking of just going with the shock extensions 2.5" BB...for the $139.00US from Roughcountry...but it is gonna cost me an extra $35 to ship up to Canada bringing in the bill at $174.00 plus Taxes.
Now....my issue......I can get the RC 2.5" BB with shocks kit from my friends tire shop supplier in Canada for $250.00 plus taxes. Is getting the shocks with the kit worth the extra $76.00?
Any advice or help or Pros and Con's between Extensions and shocks would be most welcome!!!
Thanks,
Triple!!!
03-13-2008, 07:17 AM
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I was in the same boat... I ordered the kit for 139...+ 35 bucks for shipping, when it finally got here, the bill also had an additional 50 bucks for brokerage fees and GST. I say, if you can get it from yer buddy for 250 bucks... get it from him. 225 with extensions or 250 with shocks....
03-13-2008, 07:25 AM
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get the shocks, the RC BB does not come with extended bump stops and if you use your OEM shocks you will have a problem if you try and get full articulation out of it.
the RC chocks have bump stops on them and thus wont give you a problem.
the RC chocks have bump stops on them and thus wont give you a problem.
03-13-2008, 08:36 AM
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I first ordered this kit with shock extensions. After some off road testing I determined my needs required the new shock option.
If you don't ever plan on disconnecting your front sway bar then the shock extensions would be fine. If you plan on doing even mild off road adventures with your sway bar disco'd then get the shocks. You'll get a better ride and more articulation off road.
If you don't ever plan on disconnecting your front sway bar then the shock extensions would be fine. If you plan on doing even mild off road adventures with your sway bar disco'd then get the shocks. You'll get a better ride and more articulation off road.
03-13-2008, 05:29 PM
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JK Jedi
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Well, the company gave me the wrong quote $350.00 for the RC with new shocks (shipped).
My question is do I need bump stops with the RC 2.5" BB with just extensions?
Or should I look at Terra flex 2.5" and order from Quadratec? Any canadians order from Quadratec any extra cost besides shipping and taxes??? Duties??
Any help on this would be great!
My question is do I need bump stops with the RC 2.5" BB with just extensions?
Or should I look at Terra flex 2.5" and order from Quadratec? Any canadians order from Quadratec any extra cost besides shipping and taxes??? Duties??
Any help on this would be great!
03-13-2008, 08:13 PM
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If you put a heavy front bumper and winch on the front, you are definitely going to need the shocks. I have the RC 2.5. I installed it first with shock extensions, but the front shocks were bottoming out if I hit a big bump. I had them ship me their 2.2 shocks and it rides nice now. Their 2.2 shocks have a rubber bump stop on them. I kept my factory bump stops and havn't had a problem.