RC vs Rustys: Shocks Edition.
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Year: 1999.
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Ok so heres the deal everyone im just shocks away from completing my 6.5" LA kit. Im on a tight budget (college student/part time job) was wonding if the Rustys shocks are any better then RC. Iv ridden RC since lifting my first jeep 2 years ago. are rustys shocks any better? smoother ride? or should i just stick to RC considering my prior relationship with them. any thoughts or opinons are welcomed. people who have ridden both products please leave your input.
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I ran my RC 2.2 shocks for a few weeks when I installed the 4.5" LA kit...horrible ride on road (in my opinion), then I upgraded to the bilstein 5150's.........enough said!
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Had the rc 2.2 in for a couple months now. I'll say it's not the worst riding shock I've ever had but there is vast room for improvement. It's bouncy but a soft bouncy. Doesn't beat you to death trying to drive it but the bouncing gets alil annoying sometimes
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ok guys so iv gotten good feedback on the RC 2.2 series and some bad on those as well, and no input on rustys. i know there is vast room for improvement for the ride of the shocks but again im on a budget atm. but everyone is saying for the price RC 2.2 shocks are worth it over rustys?
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Yea for the price I can't say anything that bad about them. They are massive. I don't know if that's good or bad but they sure look like beef sitting under there. An the built in bumpstops should keep it from ever over charging so I guess that is a plus too. Idk I've never had them on any other shock but it's a good idea on paper
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well after all the positive feedback for the RC 2.2 series shocks i gave jason a call yesterday and he hooked me up with a set for my LA kit im gonna be putting in the end of may. thanks for the input everyone!!
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