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Bds Lift Shock Decision

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Iandavidh, Jun 26, 2019.

  1. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    So I’m looking at the BDS lift and I was wondering if it is worth it to spend the extra money and go for the fox shocks as opposed to the base ones. Most of my driving is on the street as it is my daily driver. It’ll also be the occasional roadtrip vehicle. None of my wheeling with it will be very extreme either if that sways any decisions.

    Just wanted everyone’s opinion
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2019
    Iandavidh, Jun 26, 2019
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  2. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Then I’d stick with a street shock.
    Street-based shocks are valved light on compression and heavy on the rebound. They allow the suspension to compress easily but return under control.

    Off-road shocks are valved heavier on the compression side, like 50/50 or greater. This makes for a more controlled ride in the rough stuff, but it turns an already stiff suspension into a back-breaker on the street.
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jun 26, 2019
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  3. zila

    zila I throw poop

    Fox shox are nice, but I wouldn't drop the coin on em.. The BDS shocks are pretty good..
     
    zila, Jun 26, 2019
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  4. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    I found the softer valve shocks work better for comfortable ride on road and off-road at slow speeds - which means staying with the standard (cheap) shocks.
     
    FinoCJ, Jun 26, 2019
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  5. rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I went Fox on my 6...
    Don’t have anything to compare to, but I’m very happy with the street and trail ride..
     
    rejeep, Jun 26, 2019
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  6. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Fwiw my bds shocks lasted six years of harduse. Yeah the damping was lacking the last two or so but they just started leaking oil. Got some adjustable ranchos at the transfer station off of excersise equiptment to replace em.
     
    sterlclan, Jun 27, 2019
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  7. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    When I bought my BDS springs, I was able to order them without shocks (via a source that is gone now). The shocks that BDS supplies are long enough that they recommend adding a spacer between the frame and the axle bumper. I did not want to do that, so I mixed Skyjacker shocks on the front and Delcos of factory length on the rear to stay within the length limits without spacers. Today I'd likely buy Bilsteins and add the spacers.

    Search Results Summit Racing has the best prices for Bilstein, IME.
     
    timgr, Jun 27, 2019
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  8. johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

    My comparaison maybe not the best since i have coil spring on my cj5.

    When i first did my coil spring set-up i did use cheap shock...i moved pretty fast to some skyjacker hydro 8000 and when i change my frame i went with the 2.0 Fox shock. There was improvement every time. Even some guy who run coil over where impressed whit the quality of my ride.

    The cheap one hold for 1 years , the skyjacker lasted 2 years and the fox are on their 6 years run now and for having taking one off lately ot still have a strong damping.
     
    johneyboy03, Jun 27, 2019
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