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choice of shocks when upgrading!!

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07 Nov 2011 11:29 #25298 by adam
choice of shocks when upgrading!! was created by adam
Hi everyone. Im thinking of upgrading my 1.5 spring spacer lift with a 2" spring and shock replacment.
Iv been on Jimnybits website and im thinking of going for the kit you can get from there for £280.
My question is, you get to choose which shocks you get. Which ones are best?

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www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-2-/...lift-kit/prod_1.html


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07 Nov 2011 12:32 #25303 by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: choice of shocks when upgrading!!
you only get the es1000 for £280 all the others are dearer

most people like the es1000 as it gives a less harsh ride

ours has es1000 on the back and rough countries on the front but is an offroad toy so on road handling isn't important ( fairly on-existent with a 5" lift and the added weight of a full roll cage and winch and 17 tonne of recovery gear you set sail rather than drive :P )

if you are offroading the most then go for the softer ones but if you are mainly on roads then you could try one of the harder or dearer ones

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07 Nov 2011 19:49 #25327 by supergaz
I played out with my new Jimnybits +3 springs (and 1.5'' spacers) with es3000 shocks, I found the ride off road excellent, not to harsh or too soft. ;-)

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08 Nov 2011 08:27 #25339 by adam
Replied by adam on topic Re: choice of shocks when upgrading!!
Thanks guys, Ill be going for the es1000 then. Hopefully Ill get some photos for those who are thinking of getting them too.

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08 Nov 2011 09:39 #25340 by adam
Replied by adam on topic Re: choice of shocks when upgrading!!
Iv just read a thread that says I would need new caster bushes if I go to 2" lift.
I dont have to do I?. surly its only needed on taller lifts such as 3 or 4"!! :unsure:

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08 Nov 2011 11:29 #25342 by doncarlyon
Replied by doncarlyon on topic Re: choice of shocks when upgrading!!
Mines on a 2" body / 3" suspension lift and i dont have the caster correction (that i know of) and its ok, you just get used to it.

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08 Nov 2011 12:21 - 08 Nov 2011 12:22 #25345 by renard38
Replied by renard38 on topic Re: choice of shocks when upgrading!!
during a long time i haven't caster correction with 3" suspension and no problem ;)
Last edit: 08 Nov 2011 12:22 by renard38.

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08 Nov 2011 20:19 #25373 by dirtydogz
I've got pro comp ES1000 with 2" lift on my jimny with no caster correction had no problem's,just fit a steering damper.B)

2002 JLX Soft Top B)
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.:) Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
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09 Nov 2011 10:20 #25435 by Monkey
Replied by Monkey on topic Re: choice of shocks when upgrading!!
Custom shocks are the only way to fly :laugh: .....

IMO castor bushs should be used with a 2" lift and new castor corrected arm' should be used with anything above a 2" lift....

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