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Mike2909

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Shocks Advice
« on: December 11, 2013, 10:05:51 PM »

Pro Comp Shocks or Rough Country ?? TJ with 6" lift ,,95% off road use, has Rancho RS5000 on at the moment but rear bottom bushes goosed and can't find any.
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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2013, 03:58:31 PM »

Pretty much the same shocks rebadged. You might pm mikec on here. I think he has some bilsteins for sale
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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2013, 05:46:23 PM »

Yep, I'd try and spend a bit more and get something like Bilstein 5100s. But out of those two there's no difference really.
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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2013, 06:26:02 PM »

As above, you get what you pay for.. thumbs up for Bilstein and Edelbrock if you can get them.. :greggmo:
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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2013, 06:26:54 PM »

you can get new bushes from lighthouse or llama 4x4
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Mike2909

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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2013, 10:10:04 PM »

you can get new bushes from lighthouse or llama 4x4
How do you contact lighthouse??
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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2013, 10:17:45 PM »

you can get new bushes from lighthouse or llama 4x4
How do you contact lighthouse??

By getting too damn close, probably in a boat :003:
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Mike2909

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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2013, 10:20:11 PM »

you can get new bushes from lighthouse or llama 4x4
How do you contact lighthouse??

By getting too damn close, probably in a boat :003:
There is always one smart arse  :violence:
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Mike2909

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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2013, 10:21:38 PM »

Am going on a fishing trip tomorrow will that help
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charlie jeep

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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2013, 10:35:31 PM »

Funnily enough I have same lift and was looking for new rear shocks - anyone tried skyjacker m95's?
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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2013, 10:36:52 PM »

you can get new bushes from lighthouse or llama 4x4
How do you contact lighthouse??

By getting too damn close, probably in a boat :003:



There is always one smart arse  :violence:


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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2013, 10:57:34 PM »

Don't expect chatty customer service but they do know their stuff and are helpful in their own way
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Mike2909

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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2013, 11:30:40 AM »

Funnily enough I have same lift and was looking for new rear shocks - anyone tried skyjacker m95's?

I am new to this type of shock so dependant on advice from those who have tried out different types.I know Bilsteins are good but so is there price.
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Mike2909

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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2014, 08:39:01 PM »

Finally have time to  fit the new shocks. Spot the difference.
Bought them from  Kolak and price + service 100% the best
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Mike2909

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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2014, 04:30:08 PM »

I am in the process of fitting the new shocks and found this on the offside rear. It was hidden behind a big washer, I think some welding is needed.

When I got the rear shocks off I compressed them to see how they were and they are still compressed, no rebound at all. Well goosed I think.
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Mike2909

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Re: Shocks Advice
« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2014, 08:53:36 AM »

Another surprise I wasn't expecting . Nut missing and the quick release was almost out on its own.. Offside finished .. I have now regained 2" of lift. Absolutely no rebound on the old shocks. I could compress the old shocks easily and they stayed compressed.
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