XJistheOnlyWay

Need ur help with this new rustys 3 inch lift should I upgrade the rc100 shocks to 200. I'm getting new leaf springs what are ur ideas and part recomendation to get a nice flexing xj

jrmilliser

i run the shocks they sent me and the run great but i would use those no need to upgrade imo. good choice i have the same lift with 33

Swirlchaser

I have the same lift and used the stock shocks.They're decent shocks and figured I would upgrade when I blow through them. Sitting on 31's with stock flares, rims and splash shields

xjchris

Dont use stock shocks if you actually wheel it. I have the same kit you are looking at. I will NEVER buy rustys shocks again. If you really care about your ride quality then stay away from the white bodied cheap shocks. Spend the extra cash on some blistiens

Swirlchaser

I "actually" wheel mine and also do 80mph on the parkway every day with the "cheap shocks". Just sayin...

xjchris

Your reading comprehension needs some work. I said if you actually wheel dont use stock shocks. Re read what i said bud

NorCalJeep

The shocks that come with it should be fine.

xjchris

They work ok. They just eide like **** and dont last bery long. Blew mine out first trip.

Swirlchaser

Think I comprehended that just fine. Plus he was talking about the shocks that came with the kit (those would be the white bodies). Some reading comprehension is definately in order, just not for me.

xjchris

No need to get butt hurt dude. Just trying to give the guy MY REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE with THOSE EXACT SHOCKS .

I dont understand why everyone on this forum is so against spending a little bit extra mpney on a superior product. Then gets butt hurt when some one says certain products are not as good as another.

Swirlchaser

Better shocks are always a plus but on a three inch lift it's not a game changer. He asked if he would be fine with the white bodies. I've done 4 3" lifts. Two RC's and two Rustys, in my experience I've never had a problem with shocks in the Rustys kit. It's ok, we're aloud to disagree.

xjchris

Thats what is great about a forum. Lots of opinions. Regardless of ride hieght. Shocks still change ride quality. If its a beater box wheeler rig. Rustys will do just fine. If its a dd and you want good ride. I suggest going with a nicer shock

Swirlchaser

And that's why I recommended Rusty's, it has a softer front spring. Stiff coils (like the ones in the RC) will give the truck a terrible ride. The best shocks in the world will have a tough time taming a stiff spring in on road conditions. If it's a DD the front springs will have a much bigger impact on drivability than the shocks. If you read most of the "death wobble" threads they usually involve a kit with stiff springs and someone using stock arms. Your springs create the bounce, your shocks tame the bounce so you don't feel like your on a pogo stick. That's been my experience with 3" lifts on DD.