Which Shocks

[jellis4148]

I appreciate everybody's help. I really have no idea what to get. I understand this all opinion, but I have researched till my eyes have gone crossed. I want a shock that if one of my tires falls off of a rock the jeep doesn't bottom out from the force. I have no idea what size bump stop I need to keep the tires from going into fenders. I'm running 35x12.50 R18 with -12 offset. Yes, I want it to ride somewhat decent. I don't want my man boobs to bounce the whole time I'm driving. LOL. I guess the 2.0 with rest from accutune is going to be my best option.

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[AccuTunedJL]

Lots of great info in here. Since IFP shocks were brought up, I'll toss this short article into the mix:
https://accutuneoffroad.com/ifp-vs-remote-reservoir-shocks/

Fox 2.0 R/R shock can be tuned to ride amazing!

 

[jellis4148]

Lots of great info in here. Since IFP shocks were brought up, I'll toss this short article into the mix:
https://accutuneoffroad.com/ifp-vs-remote-reservoir-shocks/

Fox 2.0 R/R shock can be tuned to ride amazing!

Thanks. I have been on the website, and have added the 2.0 Reservoir shocks to my cart. Just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Afraid I won't be happy, and that's my own fault for doing way too much research. Do you offer a discount to forum members?

 

[AccuTunedJL]

Thanks. I have been on the website, and have added the 2.0 Reservoir shocks to my cart. Just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Afraid I won't be happy, and that's my own fault for doing way too much research. Do you offer a discount to forum members?

Well, if the ride quality is not up to your expectations, we do offer one free revalve. No discounts since the tuning is free.

 

[rustyshakelford]

Thanks. I have been on the website, and have added the 2.0 Reservoir shocks to my cart. Just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Afraid I won't be happy, and that's my own fault for doing way too much research. Do you offer a discount to forum members?

Those guys know their stuff. You’ll tell them your driving style, mods on you jeep and other pertinent info and they will tune it just for your application. The other bonus is with the adjusters, you can fine tune it to you liking as well.

Brett

 

[jellis4148]

Those guys know their stuff. You’ll tell them your driving style, mods on you jeep and other pertinent info and they will tune it just for your application. The other bonus is with the adjusters, you can fine tune it to you liking as well.

Brett

Unfortunately I can't get adjusters for the front if I do the 2.0 Fox on my Jeep. Only LSC on the rear shock.

 

[rustyshakelford]

Unfortunately I can't get adjusters for the front if I do the 2.0 Fox on my Jeep. Only LSC on the rear shock.

Is that coming from accutune? Heres the Jeep we did with them

brett

 

[RubiTuesday]

Is that coming from accutune? Heres the Jeep we did with them

I've noticed the same thing. The 2.0's with LSC adjustment are only listed for the rear in the JL portion of their website. I suspect this may just be an oversight - was going to shoot them an e-mail, but since we're here... @AccuTunedJL ?

 

[jellis4148]

I've noticed the same thing. The 2.0's with LSC adjustment are only listed for the rear in the JL portion of their website. I suspect this may just be an oversight - was going to shoot them an e-mail, but since we're here... @AccuTunedJL ?

You don’t have to email them. I already asked. Here is the response:

That DSC upgrade is available ONLY for the 7/8 shaft. These shocks have a 5/8 shaft, so a DSC does not work properly on these as it does not displace the same amount of oil as a 7/8 shaft. The other issue is the length and diameter of the hose on the font shocks preventing Fox from using a LSC adjuster on the front.

 

[jellis4148]

Is that coming from accutune? Heres the Jeep we did with them

brett

Yes, the guy said I couldn’t. I guess it’s cause I don’t have a lift.

 

[jellis4148]

They offer an LSC upgrade for any shock supposedly, but according to the guy I emailed he said no. I feel like he’s wrong, and that’s ultimately what’s stopping me from purchasing. I want to be able to control at LSC since most of my wheeling is slow. I think that would help a lot.

 

[jellis4148]

I’m actually thinking about the King 2.5 with adjusters.

 

[jellis4148]

Here is a question. If the bump on the factory shock is 4.25 and with the shock that is 3.55. Do I need to add 1/2-3/4 of an inch of bump stop to keep tires out of fenders?

 

[jellis4148]

I went ahead and ordered the Fox 2.5’s today. Hopefully get them this week and install next weekend.

 

[Zandcwhite]

How long is too long for compressed length? Factory rubicon rear shocks are 17.50” compressed. With 2.5” of lift is 20.3” compressed too long? I have a pair of Bilstein 5100 shocks in the garage that have 14” of travel, but I’m worried about over compressing them. Yes I could go measure the Jeep, but it’s currently 105° outside.

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