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Old 10-06-2008, 03:31 AM
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Ok im a newbe and searched for the answer but couldnt find it.....


My question is im looking at this lift and was wondering if i HAD to get new shocks or could i keep the stock shocks....The site says that it is highly recomended but i am trying to do this the cheapest/nicest way i can any help would be greatly appr..... http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/share...t=products.asp
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I would say buy new shocks. You won't be able to flex with out them. And you will easily break the stock ones.
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rustys offroad has some good shocks that dont break the bank.
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Good and Rusty's does not go together lol. More like cheap crap and rusty's lol.
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Alright thanks guys......
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Good and Rusty's does not go together lol. More like cheap crap and rusty's lol.
come on dont say that man. You know i will have to disagree, not flaming but have you had a rusty's product?
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I personally have had no problems with them when i ordered products for my last xj that i had.....
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ive always ran rough country shocks. i didnt like their nitro shocks as much but their hydro's can take a beating.
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