Shocks?
#41
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Re: Shocks?
*laugh* Thanks, Jerry. Actually, I tried to order the DTs today, and was
once again talked out of it. A guy in the TX4WD club (I'm a member..) owns
an off-road shop and says he has tons of stock shocks with low miles I can
have if I'll come get them. That works for me. I like the ride quality and
nothing beats FREE!
Eric
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:y2hSc.5574$yh.524@fed1read05...
> Eric, I'm with 4WP, the company that owns ProComp. For a Jeep, avoid
those
> ProComp ES-3000 shocks unless you want an ULTRA-stiff ride. Now how's
that
> for an opinion? The guy with the company that makes the shocks says not
to
> put them on your XJ. ;) They're great on larger trucks but they're just
> valved too stiffly for a Jeep.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ. I
> > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> off-road
> > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
However,
> > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for me.
> > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been doing
> > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
they
> > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> ProComps.
> >
> > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> this
> > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on the
> > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
>
>
once again talked out of it. A guy in the TX4WD club (I'm a member..) owns
an off-road shop and says he has tons of stock shocks with low miles I can
have if I'll come get them. That works for me. I like the ride quality and
nothing beats FREE!
Eric
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:y2hSc.5574$yh.524@fed1read05...
> Eric, I'm with 4WP, the company that owns ProComp. For a Jeep, avoid
those
> ProComp ES-3000 shocks unless you want an ULTRA-stiff ride. Now how's
that
> for an opinion? The guy with the company that makes the shocks says not
to
> put them on your XJ. ;) They're great on larger trucks but they're just
> valved too stiffly for a Jeep.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ. I
> > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> off-road
> > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
However,
> > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for me.
> > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been doing
> > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
they
> > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> ProComps.
> >
> > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> this
> > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on the
> > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
>
>
#42
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Re: Shocks?
I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for driving
the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
Rich
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep. I
> > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them how
I
> > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> shock
> > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > Nick
> >
>
> I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I thought
I
> would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
on
> the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They have
> been on soft for about 3 years now.
>
>
>
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
I
> > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > off-road
> > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> However,
> > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
me.
> > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
doing
> > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
> they
> > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > ProComps.
> > >
> > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> > this
> > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
the
> > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for driving
the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
Rich
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep. I
> > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them how
I
> > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> shock
> > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > Nick
> >
>
> I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I thought
I
> would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
on
> the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They have
> been on soft for about 3 years now.
>
>
>
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
I
> > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > off-road
> > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> However,
> > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
me.
> > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
doing
> > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
> they
> > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > ProComps.
> > >
> > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> > this
> > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
the
> > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#43
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Re: Shocks?
I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for driving
the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
Rich
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep. I
> > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them how
I
> > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> shock
> > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > Nick
> >
>
> I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I thought
I
> would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
on
> the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They have
> been on soft for about 3 years now.
>
>
>
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
I
> > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > off-road
> > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> However,
> > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
me.
> > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
doing
> > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
> they
> > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > ProComps.
> > >
> > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> > this
> > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
the
> > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for driving
the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
Rich
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep. I
> > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them how
I
> > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> shock
> > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > Nick
> >
>
> I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I thought
I
> would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
on
> the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They have
> been on soft for about 3 years now.
>
>
>
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
I
> > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > off-road
> > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> However,
> > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
me.
> > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
doing
> > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
> they
> > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > ProComps.
> > >
> > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> > this
> > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
the
> > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#44
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Shocks?
I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for driving
the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
Rich
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep. I
> > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them how
I
> > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> shock
> > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > Nick
> >
>
> I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I thought
I
> would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
on
> the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They have
> been on soft for about 3 years now.
>
>
>
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
I
> > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > off-road
> > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> However,
> > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
me.
> > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
doing
> > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
> they
> > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > ProComps.
> > >
> > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> > this
> > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
the
> > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for driving
the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
Rich
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep. I
> > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them how
I
> > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> shock
> > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > Nick
> >
>
> I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I thought
I
> would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
on
> the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They have
> been on soft for about 3 years now.
>
>
>
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
I
> > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > off-road
> > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> However,
> > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
me.
> > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
doing
> > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
> they
> > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > ProComps.
> > >
> > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> > this
> > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
the
> > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#45
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Shocks?
I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for driving
the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
Rich
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep. I
> > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them how
I
> > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> shock
> > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > Nick
> >
>
> I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I thought
I
> would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
on
> the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They have
> been on soft for about 3 years now.
>
>
>
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
I
> > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > off-road
> > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> However,
> > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
me.
> > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
doing
> > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
> they
> > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > ProComps.
> > >
> > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> > this
> > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
the
> > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for driving
the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
Rich
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep. I
> > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them how
I
> > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> shock
> > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > Nick
> >
>
> I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I thought
I
> would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
on
> the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They have
> been on soft for about 3 years now.
>
>
>
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
I
> > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > off-road
> > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> However,
> > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
me.
> > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at the
> > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the Procomp
> > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
doing
> > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better, but
> they
> > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > ProComps.
> > >
> > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride as
> > this
> > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
the
> > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#46
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Posts: n/a
Re: Shocks?
I set my R9000s to the firmest setting once and thought the Jeep would
bounce itself over. I had aired down for some offroad work, then we were
going to a new site to work some more. I had just installed the shocks, and
decided to see what they would do. I spun the dial around to the firm
setting, and couldn't wait to pull over and set them back to soft. I tried a
couple of the other settings, and now I just leave them on soft and forget
about them.
My next shocks will be the DT3000 or maybe the Bilstein equivelent. My
brother has Bilsteins on his CJ7 and likes them.
"Harris Family" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:OhCSc.1948$aB1.718@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
> them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
> off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for
driving
> the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
> mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
> they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
> trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
> sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
> Rich
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> > news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep.
I
> > > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them
how
> I
> > > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> > shock
> > > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > > Nick
> > >
> >
> > I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I
thought
> I
> > would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
> on
> > the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They
have
> > been on soft for about 3 years now.
> >
> >
> >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
> I
> > > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > > off-road
> > > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> > However,
> > > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
> me.
> > > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at
the
> > > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the
Procomp
> > > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
> doing
> > > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better,
but
> > they
> > > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > > ProComps.
> > > >
> > > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride
as
> > > this
> > > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
> the
> > > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bounce itself over. I had aired down for some offroad work, then we were
going to a new site to work some more. I had just installed the shocks, and
decided to see what they would do. I spun the dial around to the firm
setting, and couldn't wait to pull over and set them back to soft. I tried a
couple of the other settings, and now I just leave them on soft and forget
about them.
My next shocks will be the DT3000 or maybe the Bilstein equivelent. My
brother has Bilsteins on his CJ7 and likes them.
"Harris Family" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:OhCSc.1948$aB1.718@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
> them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
> off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for
driving
> the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
> mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
> they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
> trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
> sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
> Rich
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> > news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep.
I
> > > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them
how
> I
> > > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> > shock
> > > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > > Nick
> > >
> >
> > I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I
thought
> I
> > would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
> on
> > the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They
have
> > been on soft for about 3 years now.
> >
> >
> >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
> I
> > > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > > off-road
> > > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> > However,
> > > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
> me.
> > > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at
the
> > > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the
Procomp
> > > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
> doing
> > > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better,
but
> > they
> > > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > > ProComps.
> > > >
> > > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride
as
> > > this
> > > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
> the
> > > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#47
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Shocks?
I set my R9000s to the firmest setting once and thought the Jeep would
bounce itself over. I had aired down for some offroad work, then we were
going to a new site to work some more. I had just installed the shocks, and
decided to see what they would do. I spun the dial around to the firm
setting, and couldn't wait to pull over and set them back to soft. I tried a
couple of the other settings, and now I just leave them on soft and forget
about them.
My next shocks will be the DT3000 or maybe the Bilstein equivelent. My
brother has Bilsteins on his CJ7 and likes them.
"Harris Family" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:OhCSc.1948$aB1.718@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
> them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
> off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for
driving
> the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
> mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
> they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
> trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
> sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
> Rich
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> > news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep.
I
> > > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them
how
> I
> > > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> > shock
> > > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > > Nick
> > >
> >
> > I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I
thought
> I
> > would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
> on
> > the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They
have
> > been on soft for about 3 years now.
> >
> >
> >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
> I
> > > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > > off-road
> > > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> > However,
> > > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
> me.
> > > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at
the
> > > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the
Procomp
> > > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
> doing
> > > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better,
but
> > they
> > > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > > ProComps.
> > > >
> > > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride
as
> > > this
> > > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
> the
> > > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bounce itself over. I had aired down for some offroad work, then we were
going to a new site to work some more. I had just installed the shocks, and
decided to see what they would do. I spun the dial around to the firm
setting, and couldn't wait to pull over and set them back to soft. I tried a
couple of the other settings, and now I just leave them on soft and forget
about them.
My next shocks will be the DT3000 or maybe the Bilstein equivelent. My
brother has Bilsteins on his CJ7 and likes them.
"Harris Family" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:OhCSc.1948$aB1.718@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
> them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
> off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for
driving
> the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
> mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
> they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
> trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
> sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
> Rich
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> > news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep.
I
> > > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them
how
> I
> > > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> > shock
> > > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > > Nick
> > >
> >
> > I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I
thought
> I
> > would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
> on
> > the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They
have
> > been on soft for about 3 years now.
> >
> >
> >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
> I
> > > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > > off-road
> > > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> > However,
> > > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
> me.
> > > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at
the
> > > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the
Procomp
> > > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
> doing
> > > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better,
but
> > they
> > > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > > ProComps.
> > > >
> > > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride
as
> > > this
> > > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
> the
> > > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Shocks?
I set my R9000s to the firmest setting once and thought the Jeep would
bounce itself over. I had aired down for some offroad work, then we were
going to a new site to work some more. I had just installed the shocks, and
decided to see what they would do. I spun the dial around to the firm
setting, and couldn't wait to pull over and set them back to soft. I tried a
couple of the other settings, and now I just leave them on soft and forget
about them.
My next shocks will be the DT3000 or maybe the Bilstein equivelent. My
brother has Bilsteins on his CJ7 and likes them.
"Harris Family" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:OhCSc.1948$aB1.718@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
> them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
> off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for
driving
> the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
> mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
> they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
> trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
> sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
> Rich
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> > news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep.
I
> > > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them
how
> I
> > > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> > shock
> > > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > > Nick
> > >
> >
> > I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I
thought
> I
> > would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
> on
> > the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They
have
> > been on soft for about 3 years now.
> >
> >
> >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
> I
> > > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > > off-road
> > > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> > However,
> > > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
> me.
> > > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at
the
> > > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the
Procomp
> > > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
> doing
> > > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better,
but
> > they
> > > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > > ProComps.
> > > >
> > > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride
as
> > > this
> > > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
> the
> > > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bounce itself over. I had aired down for some offroad work, then we were
going to a new site to work some more. I had just installed the shocks, and
decided to see what they would do. I spun the dial around to the firm
setting, and couldn't wait to pull over and set them back to soft. I tried a
couple of the other settings, and now I just leave them on soft and forget
about them.
My next shocks will be the DT3000 or maybe the Bilstein equivelent. My
brother has Bilsteins on his CJ7 and likes them.
"Harris Family" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:OhCSc.1948$aB1.718@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
> them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
> off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for
driving
> the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
> mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
> they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
> trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
> sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
> Rich
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> > news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep.
I
> > > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them
how
> I
> > > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> > shock
> > > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > > Nick
> > >
> >
> > I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I
thought
> I
> > would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
> on
> > the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They
have
> > been on soft for about 3 years now.
> >
> >
> >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
> I
> > > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > > off-road
> > > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> > However,
> > > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
> me.
> > > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at
the
> > > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the
Procomp
> > > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
> doing
> > > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better,
but
> > they
> > > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > > ProComps.
> > > >
> > > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride
as
> > > this
> > > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
> the
> > > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Shocks?
I set my R9000s to the firmest setting once and thought the Jeep would
bounce itself over. I had aired down for some offroad work, then we were
going to a new site to work some more. I had just installed the shocks, and
decided to see what they would do. I spun the dial around to the firm
setting, and couldn't wait to pull over and set them back to soft. I tried a
couple of the other settings, and now I just leave them on soft and forget
about them.
My next shocks will be the DT3000 or maybe the Bilstein equivelent. My
brother has Bilsteins on his CJ7 and likes them.
"Harris Family" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:OhCSc.1948$aB1.718@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
> them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
> off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for
driving
> the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
> mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
> they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
> trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
> sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
> Rich
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> > news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep.
I
> > > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them
how
> I
> > > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> > shock
> > > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > > Nick
> > >
> >
> > I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I
thought
> I
> > would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
> on
> > the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They
have
> > been on soft for about 3 years now.
> >
> >
> >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
> I
> > > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > > off-road
> > > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> > However,
> > > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
> me.
> > > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at
the
> > > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the
Procomp
> > > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
> doing
> > > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better,
but
> > they
> > > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > > ProComps.
> > > >
> > > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride
as
> > > this
> > > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
> the
> > > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bounce itself over. I had aired down for some offroad work, then we were
going to a new site to work some more. I had just installed the shocks, and
decided to see what they would do. I spun the dial around to the firm
setting, and couldn't wait to pull over and set them back to soft. I tried a
couple of the other settings, and now I just leave them on soft and forget
about them.
My next shocks will be the DT3000 or maybe the Bilstein equivelent. My
brother has Bilsteins on his CJ7 and likes them.
"Harris Family" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:OhCSc.1948$aB1.718@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I've got the adjustable Pro Comp MX6's, They are really nice. I do adjust
> them from highway to off-road. I've found the softest setting is great for
> off-road and for me I like to first notch down from the firmest for
driving
> the I5. I was originally going to put Rancho RS9000's on but a friend of
> mine recommended the MX6 instead. Glad I went with them personally. I know
> they cost a bit more but I can adjust the ride to keep Mama happy off the
> trail and on the trail most of the time. She gets a bit white knuckled
> sometimes, especially on trails like Lawson peak.
> Rich
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hkpq11icbqm31@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Nick N" <nnote@despammed.com> wrote in message
> > news:kkiSc.7754$xk.923@fed1read01...
> > > I first had the es3000's and they were stiff in my lightweight Jeep.
I
> > > switched to the adjustable shocks and love them. I can adjust them
how
> I
> > > want. Normally I keep them soft in the front to absorb the weight and
> > shock
> > > of the engine and stiffer in the back to control sway and dolphining.
> > > Nick
> > >
> >
> > I have the adjustable shocks too, and they are a waste of money. I
thought
> I
> > would adjust them for the trail and the highway, but I don't. I set them
> on
> > the soft setting for the trail one day, and never set them back. They
have
> > been on soft for about 3 years now.
> >
> >
> >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > > news:esfSc.11915$va2.5228@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> > > > As you may have read, I'm replacing the shocks in my wife's 2000 XJ.
> I
> > > > automatically went for the DT3000s. Mind you this doesn't see any
> > > off-road
> > > > time as of yet. Might get some beach time, but that's about it.
> > However,
> > > > when calling around, I came across a shop that would order them for
> me.
> > > > Here's the weird part -- the guy actually talked me out of them at
the
> > > > expense of buying anything from him. Said to just go with the
Procomp
> > > > ES3000s that another shop in town had in stock. He said he's been
> doing
> > > > this for years, and that yes, people will say the DTs are better,
but
> > they
> > > > really aren't. Said all he puts on the lifts he installs are the
> > > ProComps.
> > > >
> > > > Do you guys know anything about those shocks? I want a decent ride
as
> > > this
> > > > is our family-mobile (Nice as in NOT like my rough country shocks on
> the
> > > > TJ....). Thoughts? Price and time are definitely concerns.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
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