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Can I use a 3-4" lift shcok on a BB?

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Old 07-24-2009, 06:38 PM
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So Im putting a BB on the 'ol heep for now and was wondering if I could use 3-4" lift shock with it? My heep has the upcountry so Im thinking it will be ok. But wanted someone with more jeep wrench time to chime in.
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how much lift you puttin on it 2"?
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Yes, and it has 1" for the up country. So Im thinking it should be fine. I cant imagine bottoming out the shocks with stock springs and leafs.
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im saying how much more are you putting on it?
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Sorry, I realize that was unclear. A 2" spacer and shackle.
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its alright, well yeah then they should be fine, then after you get the 2'' BB and decide to go a tad higher you wont have to buy new shocks WHOO!
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just make sure your bumpstops are long enough and you are good to go
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its alright, well yeah then they should be fine, then after you get the 2'' BB and decide to go a tad higher you wont have to buy new shocks WHOO!

Thats the plan, thanks.
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They will work, but you need to extend the bumpstop and/or add some hockey pucks. The shocks will be longer and will bottom out.
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I used to run 4" shocks on my BB when i had the tj. Just bumpstop it right and it'll be fine.
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