Hey! So I am starting to do some research into these shocks,(not coil-overs) and was wondering if anyone on here is currently running them or has ran them in the past. I'm upgrading my axles, going with fusion4x4 dana 80 rear and 60 front as well as running fox ifp bumpstops front and rear. Tires are 40" trial grapps. So I thought really the only thing left to upgrade on my jku would be a nice set of shocks. I'm currently just running fox 2.0 remote reservoir front and back.
With all that said, I want to be able to go fast(ish) but honestly most of time will just be slow crawling and dd it. I plan on keeping my stock length metalcloak control arms also as far as my suspension goes. So.... if anyone has any comments or maybe another quality shock they want to recommend go for it! I was thinking about dealing with accutuneoffroad or ?
Maybe I'm bad at searching then cause I didn't come up with anything.
So why would you choose external over internal? I'm worried about a lack of room for the shocks. My axles are going to be 70" wms to wms with a 4.5 backspace wheel.
Well, as far as I know my current shocks are just an off the shelf unit for a 4" lift and not valved for my specific jeep. I was watching a few of accutuneoffroad's videos on the fox internal bypass shocks that they specifically valve and tune for a big heavy jku and I guess I just want some control over the rough stuff should I decide to go faster than 15 mph.
In terms of going fast you need to make sure you have shock up travel so they will work. What is your current length and ratio at ride height on your shocks?
So I'm currently at 4 up and 6 down in the rear and 5 up and 6 down in the front at ride height. I did speak with tyler at accutune last night and he is recommending I go with the fox 2.5 shocks with the dsc adjusters. He said the fox 2.5 internal bypass shocks are almost strickly for "race" vehicles that don't have any change in suspension ride height, example, loaded with passengers or gear or pulling a heavy trailer etc.
If you are going to try and go fast with that set up you are going to be constantly bottoming out the shocks.
The internal bypass shock was developed for racing a class that only allows one shock per corner like I stated in the posted thread. King has one as well but works different then foxes by using a spike that closes the valving ports when you run low in the stroke acting as a hydraulic bump stop inside the shock. A stand alone hydraulic bump stop would be more beneficial for going faster over a new shock.
I am running fox's ifp hydraulic bumpstops in the front and just bought them for the rear when I swap in my new axles. I know this will never be a go fast rig but I'm just trying to get the best performance out of what I have. If you have any other insight I'll gladly listen!
If buying fancy shocks go ahead and buy the threaded bodies, they are the same shock as the reg and if you ever want to go with coil overs later you will just have to buy the hardware and coils. The hydraulic bumps will help a lot with the limited up travel and paired with an adjustable shock should give you a pretty nice ride. OME has a regular shock that has both compression and rebound adjusters on them, they are expensive but gives you more adjustment vs just a compression knob.
Cool, thanks for the info. I have run ome in the past on my xj and loved the ride and handling. I'll look into their shocks as well.
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