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What kind of shocks should i get?

Old Apr 14, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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I have a bout a 3 inch bb lift and im looking for some front shocks i dont think i should get oem ones so what do you guys recomend? any help is appreciated
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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anybody???
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm this link should give u the monroe part number its what i used in the front and they work great.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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The shocks you get depends on what you want the jeep to do. If you want more of an OEM ride the previous poster has a good link for some OEM ones. If you want some good offroad shocks get Bilsteins or some good Monotubes like RE's and so on.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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I've heard good things about the Old Man Emu shocks too
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Bilstein 5150 shocks is what i have and they have a small reservoir
to help keep them cool
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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My trucks a daily driver so nice riding shocks is what im looking for.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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mines a daily driver too. use the link above they are cheep and ride nice. i wheel and mud on the weekends and they are doin fine for all my needs
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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