Rusty's remote resevior shocks....anybody have em?
10-30-2012 | 11:40 PM
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From: Macon, GA
Rusty's remote resevior shocks....anybody have em?
price looks good at $149.00 per shock..... compared to Fox, elka, AEV, Teraflex and the others all seem to be at least 50.00 more per shock
Anyone know about them? Reviews?
Here is their description copied from their page :
Rusty’s is well known for bringing affordable race technology to Jeep enthusiasts! Rusty’s RX300 line of Remote Reservoir Shock Absorbers does just that with applications available for several popular Jeep models. The RX300 shocks go way beyond the traditional shock absorber when it comes to smoothing out rugged terrain.
Rusty’s RX300 Shock Absorbers feature a 14mm chrome-hardened piston shaft for superior rigidity and minimal seal wear. The shock body itself is constructed of 2” diameter seamless DOM tubing for excellent heat-transfer and is capped with high-quality machined billet ends that capture polyurethane bushings. Inside, the massive 1-3/4" diameter piston has progressive valving that is tuned to provide a smooth ride on the road but has the ability to quickly step up the dampening and effectively smooth out the bumps when the going gets rough off the pavement.
The 10” remote reservoir substantially increases the oil capacity of the shock, which helps prevent shock fade during those extended high-speed romps on desert roads. A high-pressure nitrogen charge helps further resist shock fade. The remote reservoir is attached to the main shock body via a braided stainless steel hose and is secured using polyurethane isolators and stainless steel clamps.
Race technology typically has a big price tag, but Rusty’s RX300 shock absorbers are also exceptional value when compared to other remote reservoir shocks on the market. Unlike most other brands, however, the RX300 shocks are Made in the USA and Trail Tested Tough!
APPLICATIONS / SPECS
VEHICLE AMOUNT OF LIFT COLLAPSED LENGTH EXTENDED LENGTH
ZJ Grand Cherokee ('93-'98) 3.5" Front 14.98" 24.37"
ZJ Grand Cherokee ('93-'98) 3.5" Rear 14.98" 24.37"
WJ Grand Cherokee ('99-'04) 4.5" Front 14.98" 24.37"
XJ Cherokee ('84-'01) 4.5" Front 14.98" 24.37"
JK Wrangler & Rubicon ('07+) 3.5" Front 14.98" 24.37"
KEY FEATURES:
• Made in the USA
• Billet End Caps
• 2 inch DOM Seamless Tubing Construction
• 10 inch Reservoir w/ SS hose
• 14mm shaft
• 1 ¾ Aluminum Piston
• 2 Year Warranty
Anyone know about them? Reviews?
Here is their description copied from their page :
Rusty’s is well known for bringing affordable race technology to Jeep enthusiasts! Rusty’s RX300 line of Remote Reservoir Shock Absorbers does just that with applications available for several popular Jeep models. The RX300 shocks go way beyond the traditional shock absorber when it comes to smoothing out rugged terrain.
Rusty’s RX300 Shock Absorbers feature a 14mm chrome-hardened piston shaft for superior rigidity and minimal seal wear. The shock body itself is constructed of 2” diameter seamless DOM tubing for excellent heat-transfer and is capped with high-quality machined billet ends that capture polyurethane bushings. Inside, the massive 1-3/4" diameter piston has progressive valving that is tuned to provide a smooth ride on the road but has the ability to quickly step up the dampening and effectively smooth out the bumps when the going gets rough off the pavement.
The 10” remote reservoir substantially increases the oil capacity of the shock, which helps prevent shock fade during those extended high-speed romps on desert roads. A high-pressure nitrogen charge helps further resist shock fade. The remote reservoir is attached to the main shock body via a braided stainless steel hose and is secured using polyurethane isolators and stainless steel clamps.
Race technology typically has a big price tag, but Rusty’s RX300 shock absorbers are also exceptional value when compared to other remote reservoir shocks on the market. Unlike most other brands, however, the RX300 shocks are Made in the USA and Trail Tested Tough!
APPLICATIONS / SPECS
VEHICLE AMOUNT OF LIFT COLLAPSED LENGTH EXTENDED LENGTH
ZJ Grand Cherokee ('93-'98) 3.5" Front 14.98" 24.37"
ZJ Grand Cherokee ('93-'98) 3.5" Rear 14.98" 24.37"
WJ Grand Cherokee ('99-'04) 4.5" Front 14.98" 24.37"
XJ Cherokee ('84-'01) 4.5" Front 14.98" 24.37"
JK Wrangler & Rubicon ('07+) 3.5" Front 14.98" 24.37"
KEY FEATURES:
• Made in the USA
• Billet End Caps
• 2 inch DOM Seamless Tubing Construction
• 10 inch Reservoir w/ SS hose
• 14mm shaft
• 1 ¾ Aluminum Piston
• 2 Year Warranty
Last edited by Black_JKU; 10-30-2012 at 11:43 PM.
10-31-2012 | 02:46 PM
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From: Dumont, CO United States
Ran with a guy who had them last weekend & he was very happy with them. I'm considering getting their 3.25 lift so I was asking him about the company & products & he told me he felt like they were well worth the upgrade cost.
Btw, two guys along had rusty's lifts/ products & both had been very happy with their stuff.
Btw, two guys along had rusty's lifts/ products & both had been very happy with their stuff.
