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dusty88
03-08-2014, 09:32 PM
I finally got done putting the lift on the jeep today. Its a RE 3.5" and I ended up getting about 4.5" instead. The shocks I bought for the lift aren't long enough. Would I be able to get away with getting shocks for a 6" lift and call it good? I'm trying to get as much articulation as possible.
4.3LXJ
03-08-2014, 09:58 PM
How much short are they?
dusty88
03-08-2014, 10:00 PM
About an inch or so
4.3LXJ
03-08-2014, 10:15 PM
In theory, the 6" shocks won't hurt. You will have to lower your bump stop another inch and you will loose that amount of up travel. The poser articulation you would gain is not what it seems. You need downward pressure by the springs on the wheel so it will get traction. Just the weight of the diff isn't worth much
dusty88
03-08-2014, 10:23 PM
So it wouldnt really be beneficial especially if I had to spend the extra time and money on extending bump stops? Maybe I'll just go with a 4.5 or 5 inch shock
4.3LXJ
03-08-2014, 10:37 PM
That would be the best
wtfjackbbq
03-09-2014, 01:17 AM
BPE's? They would gain you an inch or two for your shocks, and keep the travel consistent with your springs.
drakan1908
03-09-2014, 07:41 AM
BPEs will only gain about a 1/2 inch. I have a set of JKS on my Grand.

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oderdene
03-09-2014, 06:03 PM
http://www.shocksandsuspension.com/productinfo-item-44_dc-1.htm

Doetsch offers set of 4 Baja Ryder shocks for $205, found some good reviews. Who have an experience with them, please share