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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Hey guys I just put a 5 inch lift in my jeep and I'm wondering what size shocks I should get would the rustys Rx16 for the front and the Rx11for the back work it says they are for a 6 inch lift? I also have 33" tires
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jrivera7595
Hey guys I just put a 5 inch lift in my jeep and I'm wondering what size shocks I should get would the rustys Rx16 for the front and the Rx11for the back work it says they are for a 6 inch lift? I also have 33" tires


Get the Bilstein 5100's much better than the shocks sold with lifts. These will allow proper travel both up and down. Many of the "kit" shocks limit down travel. They run @ $80.00 a shock. http://www.jeep4x4center.com/bilstei...24-185943.html

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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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I'm trying to only spend about 40 or 50 each I don't have that much money right now
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:21 PM
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You're going to hate the ride quality with cheap shocks installed.

Save up and do it right....
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co....5-6.5in.-Lift
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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I'm trying to only spend about 40 or 50 each I don't have that much money right now
There's and old adage, buy right the first time and you'll save money and a lot of headaches in the long run. Buy two this month (free shipping over $100.00) and then buy the other two next month and your done.

Just saying........


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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:44 PM
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There is none a little cheaper like 60 or 70 each
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:47 PM
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