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Shock Recommendations

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dirtytacoma, Jun 10, 2012.

  1. Jun 10, 2012 at 12:39 AM
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    dirtytacoma

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    Hello everybody, so I wanted to get some good recommendations on what shocks to buy, I have a Fabtech 3.5in lift and the rear shocks are killing me offroad and just a little bit on road too, I think its time to definately replace them. If anybody could help me out that would be great, and also I am looking for a a good shock that wont cost me my next paycheck.
    Thanks
     
  2. Jun 10, 2012 at 12:44 AM
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    RJALLDAY702

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    How often do you Offroad? And in what kind of terrain?
     
  3. Jun 10, 2012 at 12:47 AM
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    What's your budget
     
  4. Jun 10, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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    I offroad quite a bit because I live so close to the trails, and the terrain is quite rocky majority of the time, also I do go to moab every now and then.
     
  5. Jun 10, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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    I would say I would like to cap my budget at around $120
     
  6. Jun 13, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    Any recommendations at all?
     
  7. Jun 13, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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    There is no possible way on earth on getting decent shocks (or any shocks) with a budget of $120..
     
  8. Jun 13, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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    really? because ive seen quite a few shocks around that you could get like PROCOMP es3000 even rancho offers some. What budget would you recommend?
     
  9. Jun 13, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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  10. Jun 14, 2012 at 11:25 PM
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    those look really good and I have been eyeballing Bilstein shocks for awhile, what set up should I order for my lift ect
     
  11. Jun 14, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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  12. Jun 14, 2012 at 11:43 PM
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    Op just save up for quality products pro crap and rancho aren't that great
     
  13. Jun 17, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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    I think I will go for the Bilstein 5125, what type of set up should I order for my truck?
     
  14. Jun 17, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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    Tockico makes good shocks, but the basic set is like $250.
     
  15. Jun 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM
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    yea most people on here run bilsteins and they love them. i would say call the people at downsouthmotorsports.com and they should be able to tell you what shock will work for you
     

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