Shocks for a a softer ride on JKS 2.5 HD lift?

[jeppesen.io]

I've just got the JKS jspec 2.5" lift with heavy duty springs due to all the weight I have ( 15 gal water, fridge etc, camping gear winch).

The ride is just too darn harsh at speeds under 45. Above that on gravel or freeway and it's just fine. Any recommended shocks? I see the fox racing performance shocks, but can get little info on how it compares to the JKS gas shocks I have now.

Any ideas?

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[NathanG]

I would guess the harsh ride is more due to stiffer springs than the shocks. Although it could be a combination of both. Are your springs dual rate? If they are too heavily loaded it might be compressing the softer stage and you hit the second stage too soon. I have the mopar lift and I notice the soft linear spring rate is pretty awesome ride quality wise. The shocks and springs are individually tuned for the weight of the vehicle at each corner.

 

[jeppesen.io]

I would guess the harsh ride is more due to stiffer springs than the shocks. Although it could be a combination of both. Are your springs dual rate? If they are too heavily loaded it might be compressing the softer stage and you hit the second stage too soon. I have the mopar lift and I notice the soft linear spring rate is pretty awesome ride quality wise. The shocks and springs are individually tuned for the weight of the vehicle at each corner.

Yeah, I was thinking about that too - but I did get the heavier springs. Trouble is I can't tell which it could be.

I figure if I can't elelminate the issue, better shocks may reduce it, even if compensating for the non-ideal springs.

 

[Boothorp]

I just bought this same lift with HD Springs. I haven’t received it yet but it’ll be installed by the end of the week. I’m hoping it’s not too rough... I know that Fox shocks were supposed to be an option at some point with this kit, but they haven’t released any info to my knowledge on the topic.

 

[Boothorp]

https://www.4wd.com/article/content.jsp?childEventId=jeep-parts-choosing-shock-absorbers

I read this article this morning and it may be stiffer at lower speeds due to those shocks. It may be worth trying monotubes and not the gas.

 

[Carlton]

The stiff ride will be due to the springs not the shocks. Spring rate will decide how stiff the ride is. The shocks just keep you from bouncing all over the place.

 

[Boothorp]

So, I finally received my JKS with HD springs and JKS shocks. It rides like a dream on the road. Even better than the Rubi take offs I was on before.

 

[jayinyourway]

So, I finally received my JKS with HD springs and JKS shocks. It rides like a dream on the road. Even better than the Rubi take offs I was on before.

Are you still loving this kit? My local 4x4 shop is pushing this kit but I'd love some outside info...

 

[Boothorp]

Are you still loving this kit? My local 4x4 shop is pushing this kit but I'd love some outside info...

I do. I haven’t had any issues. I have had it on for about three months. It can be a little bouncy on the highway and stiff on the roads but I think some of that is coming from my stuff tires.

 

[5280Sapper]

Personally I'd call Radflo or whatever you are swayed to for custom valved shocks with adjusters. They will make your life very nice!

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