Shock Question
04-15-2004, 05:56 PM
#1
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Shock Question
I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
Andy
2001 TJ
Getting built
backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
Andy
2001 TJ
Getting built
04-15-2004, 10:11 PM
#2
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Re: Shock Question
Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
info and said:
"OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
for less
than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
TJs too
but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
the TJ
or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
generally too
stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
choice,
neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
>backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
>inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
>alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
>Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
>
>Andy
>2001 TJ
>Getting built
>
info and said:
"OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
for less
than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
TJs too
but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
the TJ
or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
generally too
stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
choice,
neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
>backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
>inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
>alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
>Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
>
>Andy
>2001 TJ
>Getting built
>
04-15-2004, 10:11 PM
#3
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Re: Shock Question
Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
info and said:
"OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
for less
than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
TJs too
but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
the TJ
or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
generally too
stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
choice,
neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
>backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
>inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
>alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
>Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
>
>Andy
>2001 TJ
>Getting built
>
info and said:
"OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
for less
than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
TJs too
but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
the TJ
or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
generally too
stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
choice,
neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
>backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
>inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
>alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
>Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
>
>Andy
>2001 TJ
>Getting built
>
04-15-2004, 10:11 PM
#4
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Re: Shock Question
Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
info and said:
"OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
for less
than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
TJs too
but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
the TJ
or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
generally too
stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
choice,
neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
>backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
>inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
>alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
>Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
>
>Andy
>2001 TJ
>Getting built
>
info and said:
"OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
for less
than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
TJs too
but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
the TJ
or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
generally too
stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
choice,
neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
>backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
>inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
>alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
>Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
>
>Andy
>2001 TJ
>Getting built
>
04-15-2004, 10:11 PM
#5
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Re: Shock Question
Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
info and said:
"OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
for less
than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
TJs too
but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
the TJ
or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
generally too
stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
choice,
neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
>backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
>inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
>alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
>Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
>
>Andy
>2001 TJ
>Getting built
>
info and said:
"OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
for less
than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
TJs too
but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
the TJ
or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
generally too
stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
choice,
neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
>backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
>inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a good
>alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
>Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
>
>Andy
>2001 TJ
>Getting built
>
04-16-2004, 09:35 AM
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Re: Shock Question
Thanks Dave, it's either OME or RE shocks. I can't wait for Doestch to fill
my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
Andy
2001 TJ
"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:33gu701dvutpci1bqaojkckegls9hnfabq@4ax.com...
> Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
> info and said:
>
> "OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
> for less
> than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
> TJs too
> but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
> the TJ
> or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
> generally too
> stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
> choice,
> neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
>
> I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
> >backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
> >inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a
good
> >alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
> >Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
> >
> >Andy
> >2001 TJ
> >Getting built
> >
>
my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
Andy
2001 TJ
"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:33gu701dvutpci1bqaojkckegls9hnfabq@4ax.com...
> Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
> info and said:
>
> "OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
> for less
> than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
> TJs too
> but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
> the TJ
> or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
> generally too
> stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
> choice,
> neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
>
> I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
> >backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
> >inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a
good
> >alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
> >Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
> >
> >Andy
> >2001 TJ
> >Getting built
> >
>
04-16-2004, 09:35 AM
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Re: Shock Question
Thanks Dave, it's either OME or RE shocks. I can't wait for Doestch to fill
my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
Andy
2001 TJ
"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:33gu701dvutpci1bqaojkckegls9hnfabq@4ax.com...
> Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
> info and said:
>
> "OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
> for less
> than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
> TJs too
> but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
> the TJ
> or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
> generally too
> stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
> choice,
> neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
>
> I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
> >backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
> >inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a
good
> >alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
> >Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
> >
> >Andy
> >2001 TJ
> >Getting built
> >
>
my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
Andy
2001 TJ
"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:33gu701dvutpci1bqaojkckegls9hnfabq@4ax.com...
> Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
> info and said:
>
> "OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
> for less
> than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
> TJs too
> but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
> the TJ
> or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
> generally too
> stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
> choice,
> neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
>
> I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
> >backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
> >inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a
good
> >alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
> >Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
> >
> >Andy
> >2001 TJ
> >Getting built
> >
>
04-16-2004, 09:35 AM
#8
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Re: Shock Question
Thanks Dave, it's either OME or RE shocks. I can't wait for Doestch to fill
my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
Andy
2001 TJ
"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:33gu701dvutpci1bqaojkckegls9hnfabq@4ax.com...
> Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
> info and said:
>
> "OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
> for less
> than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
> TJs too
> but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
> the TJ
> or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
> generally too
> stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
> choice,
> neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
>
> I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
> >backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
> >inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a
good
> >alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
> >Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
> >
> >Andy
> >2001 TJ
> >Getting built
> >
>
my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
Andy
2001 TJ
"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:33gu701dvutpci1bqaojkckegls9hnfabq@4ax.com...
> Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
> info and said:
>
> "OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
> for less
> than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
> TJs too
> but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
> the TJ
> or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
> generally too
> stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
> choice,
> neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
>
> I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
> >backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
> >inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a
good
> >alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
> >Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
> >
> >Andy
> >2001 TJ
> >Getting built
> >
>
04-16-2004, 09:35 AM
#9
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Re: Shock Question
Thanks Dave, it's either OME or RE shocks. I can't wait for Doestch to fill
my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
Andy
2001 TJ
"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:33gu701dvutpci1bqaojkckegls9hnfabq@4ax.com...
> Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
> info and said:
>
> "OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
> for less
> than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
> TJs too
> but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
> the TJ
> or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
> generally too
> stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
> choice,
> neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
>
> I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
> >backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
> >inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a
good
> >alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
> >Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
> >
> >Andy
> >2001 TJ
> >Getting built
> >
>
my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
Andy
2001 TJ
"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:33gu701dvutpci1bqaojkckegls9hnfabq@4ax.com...
> Had a similar discussion recently... Jerry Bransford had some good
> info and said:
>
> "OME have an excellent reputation, as do Doetch Tech DT-3000 shocks
> for less
> than half the cost of the OME shocks. Bilstein has good shocks for
> TJs too
> but you have to make sure they are the models SPECIFICALLY valved for
> the TJ
> or you'll just get their regular gas-charged shocks which are
> generally too
> stiff. I agree that the Rancho R5000 and RSX shocks are not a good
> choice,
> neither is ProComp's ES-3000 which is as stiff as the R5000 is."
>
> I'd add Edelbrock IAS Performers to the list as well.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:56:56 GMT, "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have the RE 4.5 Super-Flex kit in the garage but the Doestch shocks are
> >backordered a good three weeks. I liked them because they are good and
> >inexpensive (Cheap) and if I break one, so what. So, what would be a
good
> >alternative - even higher priced. What's your favorite. I've heard
> >Rancho's are too stiff. Thanks!
> >
> >Andy
> >2001 TJ
> >Getting built
> >
>
04-16-2004, 11:02 AM
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Re: Shock Question
Hi Andy,
OME nitros are the cat's nuts. I got them with the RE 4.5" lift for my
XJ. They handle great on road with a firm ride and no lateral slop when
cornering. They stand up to real hard hits with no bottoming out. I now
fear no pot hole. When slow crawling over broken ground in low range,
the OMEs behave like soft hydros and allow fully responsive, uninhibited
articulation.
Yes, they're more than twice the price of Doestch, but they really do
perform with their continuous response from slow crawl to hard hit.
Also, with the four coils on your TJ, I suspect you'd find the OMEs will
significantly dampen the oscillating 'bouncy buggy' effect that can hit
you when digging for traction on a lose surface incline.
The other half of the equation is durability. I won't say they're a
better value than Doestch unless they have a significantly longer life.
I've only had mine for half a year so I'll have to wait and see.
Steve
Andy wrote:
> Thanks Dave, it's either OME or RE shocks. I can't wait for Doestch to fill
> my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
>
OME nitros are the cat's nuts. I got them with the RE 4.5" lift for my
XJ. They handle great on road with a firm ride and no lateral slop when
cornering. They stand up to real hard hits with no bottoming out. I now
fear no pot hole. When slow crawling over broken ground in low range,
the OMEs behave like soft hydros and allow fully responsive, uninhibited
articulation.
Yes, they're more than twice the price of Doestch, but they really do
perform with their continuous response from slow crawl to hard hit.
Also, with the four coils on your TJ, I suspect you'd find the OMEs will
significantly dampen the oscillating 'bouncy buggy' effect that can hit
you when digging for traction on a lose surface incline.
The other half of the equation is durability. I won't say they're a
better value than Doestch unless they have a significantly longer life.
I've only had mine for half a year so I'll have to wait and see.
Steve
Andy wrote:
> Thanks Dave, it's either OME or RE shocks. I can't wait for Doestch to fill
> my order so it's one of those unless anybody else has a favorite.
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
>