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Thinking about replacing shocks, what should I choose?

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28 Nov 2017 14:28 #186813 by thordur9
Thinking about replacing shocks, what should I choose? was created by thordur9
Hello fellow jimny enthusiasts.

I am in need of new shocks, I have a 35" Suzuki jimny and need some good shocks for it. I have Black Raptor shocks in it now and I think they are horrible.

What should I choose. I have been reading about Rough Country, OME, Pro Comp, AVO, Bilsteins and so on.

I want some proper offroad shocks not to soft.

Please any discussion about what shocks I should choose is very much appreciated.

Best regards, Thordur Reynisson
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28 Nov 2017 15:05 #186817 by Lambert
Replied by Lambert on topic Thinking about replacing shocks, what should I choose?
As a recent convert to the joy of having proper suspension, I would heartily recommend the trail master by maas. They have transformed my little go cart/work truck Ermintrude, and I'm still waiting on the rears.
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29 Nov 2017 12:29 #186854 by TomDK
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What kind of lift do you have now?

Also what's the budget?

Rough country and pro comp are probably same quality as raptors.

Fox 8" shocks are a pretty good match for +3" springs :)

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29 Nov 2017 17:57 #186860 by 1066Boy
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The Pro comp one are very stiff. :)

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29 Nov 2017 18:23 #186862 by Riccy
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I too am thinking about shocks for the Zanfi springs coming courtesy of TomDK above, Tom, which Fox shocks specifically are you running? i see they make a number of different options and styles.

I like my Trailmaster 'comfort' ones but dont think they will be long enough.
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29 Nov 2017 18:54 #186863 by thordur9
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I have 2" suspension lift and a 2" body lift on it, bought from Jimnybits. The thing is it's to soft for the proper offroad we do here in Iceland.

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