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JK shocks on a TJ?
Hi all,
has anyone tried JK shocks on a TJ? Is there a way if extending the length for a 2.5 to 3" lift?
I'm trying to achieve a soft OME ride, I have fitted Teraflex long lower control arms on my three inch Black Diamond lift kit and was real happy but...
I got replacement Black Diamond shocks sent out by Quadratec and I'm finding them too firm, I was hoping they might soften up a bit but after 5000+ K's are still driving like a short arm rig. I don't remember the BD shocks being so stiff. I'm thinking of trying JK shocks seeing how they're cheap enough and I don't mind sacrificing some articulation for comfort.
Also, I believe the Rubicon shocks are one inch longer then the base model?
Thx
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Simples , buy 3" lift TJ shocks
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Simples , buy 3" lift TJ shocks
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And can you recommend a aftermarket shock for a three inch lift that rids like an OME rig?
I've tried/driven so many over the last twenty years and they all ether ride like shite or just way too firm so...
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Originally Posted by Struth
has anyone tried JK shocks on a TJ? and Is there a way of extending the shock length for a 2.5 to 3" lift?
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You might have to change springs as well.
I have Old Man Emu shocks and springs.
Heaps of flex , soft ride .
Only downside , drops when fully load with camping gear
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Ranchos, then you can adjust them too suit how hard or soft you want them.
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Originally Posted by Jonesy
Ranchos, then you can adjust them too suit how hard or soft you want them.
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On the softest setting they are OK but the valving is like 50/50 it's not really ideal - way too much rebound.
Anyone like a set of near new Rancho RS9000 for sale to suit a TJ with 3-4" lift, $350 
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Originally Posted by TJ-2D-Wrangler
Teraflex have bought out a TJ version for the Falcon shocks. A lot of the JK guys running them love them
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Nice, they may be the ticket, thanks for the links
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