i got mine today and they dont spring out like old traditional shocks that im used to. is that normal? they are the 8000 series

 

they hydro shocks, so no, they wont extend by themselves.

 

ok sweet thats what i was thinkin but i just wanted to make sure cause this is the first time in a long time that ive replaced the shocks let alone lift it

 

do yourself a favor.. get some skyjacker nitros for $42 each .. you ll thank me later.. skyjacker nitros are rated firm ride quality..

mark

 

agreed. RC shocks suck donkey nuts.


I HATED mine. bought a set of Edelbrock Extreme Travel IAC's (remote reservoir 12" travel) and have been nothing but pleased...but that's $1000 worth of shocks. got 'em on sale with the edelbrock clearance @ $260 shipped for all four

 

i hear everyone keep saying rc shocks suck, but whats wrong with them? are the too soft, wear to fast, or what?

 

I have no problem with mine and they are the 8000 series. I drive a Jeep not a luxury SUV.

 

no. too stiff. you feel EVERY little bump. I was being tossed around inside mine like a rag-doll.

 

im not a fan of boiling shock oil.. i like to go fast.

 

I don't see where ya'll get the complaints. Rides better than it did with stock shocks.

Boilin??? Not even a lil bit. I will say they are not bad for the money. If you have money to burn then buy the expensive ones by all means. I paid 12.50 each for them and to me it was well worth the money. Not everyday you can get 4 offroad shocks for 50 bucks.

 

one day you ll get the opportunity to drive a RC lift with RC shocks then a jeep with RC lift and Skyjacker or Doeschtech or even procrap 6000 shocks .. you ll feel like your on air if you think your RC shocks ride good..

Hydro vs Nitro.. you want a dampner effect not a "hit the bump" and still feel it" effect.

99% of the people that get RC shocks hate them.

mark

 

X2 and if you guys find a OFF-ROAD shocks that also have a great ride on road than I'll trade the holy grail for them! RC does not make their own shocks call them and ask who makes thier shocks I think you would be surprised, Also I hope to try the new 2.2 shocks they got now soon they should be nice.

 

I doubt they want us all callin to find out who makes there shocks. So why don't you spare us some suspense and spill the beans.

 

lol money to burn.

$400 bucks on 4 shocks was cheap IMHO. my next set will be a set of Fox 2.5s.. those are $200+ EACH.

wheeling and driving with a set of quality shocks is insanely better than ****ty cheap ones, but since you and I have had this argument more than once, I'll quit here and simply lawl to myself bc you think you know better.

 

From the RC website:

"Rough Country Suspension offers you quality, durability, and assurance with it's top of the line shock absorbers and stabilizers by Heckethorn Products."