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Old 01-28-2012, 08:25 PM
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im going to buy a BB kit and was wondering should i buy new shocks or coils ive heard the ones on the back of xjs tend to sag mine doesnt seem like it has started to yet but i figured if its better i will replace them and the shocks


im starting with a BB to get used to the feel of my jeep before a big lift
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Na, skip the shocks. Especially since you will be going bigger later, no need in buying shocks twice.
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Ive got new oem replacement shocks that im going to use on my BB kit. No need really til u hit 3+
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I ran a BB on stock shocks for about a year. It was fine. I only upgraded because I found a great deal on shocks. They were for 4.5" of lift, and was great. I had a ton more down travel.
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I ran a BB on stock shocks for about a year. It was fine. I only upgraded because I found a great deal on shocks. They were for 4.5" of lift, and was great. I had a ton more down travel.
And no up travel...
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And no up travel...
only a matter of time till he shoots a shock into the engine bay lol
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only a matter of time till he shoots a shock into the engine bay lol
seriously lol
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thanks so what would be a good place to find a two inch budget boost ive heard i should get shackles for the back where can i find those as well
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Originally Posted by dallas96xj
thanks so what would be a good place to find a two inch budget boost ive heard i should get shackles for the back where can i find those as well
As I said on your other post... EEEEBBBBAAAAYYYYY!!!!!! The stuff is brand new not used and CHEAP
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thanks so i was gonna do a 3 inch BB so if i do get new shocks how do i know they will be long enough do i need to find shocks with like an extra 3 inches?
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