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Old 12-02-2014, 10:06 AM
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So I'm in the market for new shocks. I want to upgrade from the factory stuff but not sure what to get. Fox? Bilstein? , ome? Which brand and which part number. I'm not lifted and don't plan on it lifting but run 31s. I want to do both front and rear. Any advice or experiences? Jeep is a 99 2 door xj
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Bilstein are to beat for any app I have them on my 99 XJ (lifted) and my DD the 04 GC stock height.
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Bilstein are to beat for any app I have them on my 99 XJ (lifted) and my DD the 04 GC stock height.
What do you mean too beat?
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I think he meant "hard to beat". You can't go wrong with either Bilstein 4600s or OMEs at stock height. I actually used JK Rubicon shocks and bar pin eliminators with my current OME lift and they ride surprisingly well.
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Lots of guys like Monroe Sensa Trac for stock height.
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Can I run bilstein 5100s with no lift?
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Can I run bilstein 5100s with no lift?
Yes. Message user SeriousOffroad for a good price
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Sweet. I read good stuff about the 5100s. Just want sure ifi could use them with no lift. I'm gonna buy them. Thanks
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Yes. Message user SeriousOffroad for a good price
No need to send a message, all prices are on the website.
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Sweet. I read good stuff about the 5100s. Just want sure ifi could use them with no lift. I'm gonna buy them. Thanks
Nope, they don't make them for stock ride height.
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Nope, they don't make them for stock ride height.
Which Bilsteins are best for stock height?
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Which Bilsteins are best for stock height?
Bilstein 4600, as suggested in my above post
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