I just put in the 4 in currie lift on my TJ. I went with the Bilstein 5100's.. Love the ride and lift.

 

OME, because they're yellow.

 

Where are you guys getting the Currie lifts. Do they sell through a dealer?

 

A couple good shock choices include the OME Nitrocharger, Bilstein 5100, or Rancho 9000xl which has 9 stiffness settings to choose from. A good source of discounted Currie parts and suspension systems would be Savvy Offroad

 

Fox nitros or Bilsteins.

 

Another vote for Bilstein 5100

 

Bilstein 5100's

 

Bilstein 5100 and price is reasonable!

 

Fox

 

BDS. They're the best bang for your buck and are made in the US!

 

If you list your budget you could get more accurate answers rather than all our opinions :thumb:

Fox has some VERY smooth shocks from entry level all the way up to big boy units.

 

Would like to keep it under $500 shipped.

 

Bilstein 5100, and Top Gun Customz usually has them for $278 a set.

 

X2 Exactly what I did

 

If you go with the rancho rs9000xls they have 9 settings so you can decide how form or soft you want them..

I have them and love them with a 4 up front (to compensate four winch/bumper) and a 3 in the back..

 

Rancho rs9000xl 9 way adjustability, made in USA and lifetime warranty yeh buddy I like mine a lot

 

Does anyone actually know the closed length required on the shock for a Currie 4" kit?
From top pin mounting to closed center eye...
Does the Currie kit come with a bump stop lowering block?
Thanks!

 

I believe the currie coils reach bind at 4.5". If you run your axle up to that point, you could measure for your shocks compressed length.

 

I ran Bilstein 5100's on three different Jeeps, and plan to swap out the Pro Comps on this current build.

 

5100's or 9000's. I currently have the 5100's on my TJ and am happy with them when the hard top and doors are off. When the Jeep is loaded down it could use a stiffer/adjustable set up. I ran the 9000's on a prior set up and my current tow rig(2500HD) and really like them.

 

5100's or 9000's. I currently have the 5100's on my TJ and am happy with them when the hard top and doors are off.

A well-known Jeep builder and suspension designer I know once opined this on the Bilstein 5100. Install them if you want to know if the quarter you just drove over was heads or tails.

 

Bilsteins are great for a heavier vehicle. They are a poor shock for the TJ in my opinion. I have 5100s and they are way to stiff. I recently drove a jeep with Ranchos in the front and tuned foxes in the rear. What tosses me out of my seat I couldnt even feel in his.

 

I'll be going with Fox resi 12" travel shocks all around when my current fox 2.0's are ready for replacement

 

I ran them for a couple of years, and then installed a set of OME Nitrochargers...night and day difference. The Bilsteins are very harsh on low-speed, small movement type of events. Small bumps, cracks in the pavements, etc. The Nitrochargers are a LOT smoother, in comparison. I never have a concern, even over a washboard type road...with the Bilsteins, I always wondered if I was going to loose it because the suspension couldn't keep up.

 

I went with the rancho 9000xl’s last fall and should have done it a long time ago. I love the 9 way adjustment feature. 4 in front and 5 at rear.

 

Can't go wrong with Bilstein, Rancho and Fox shocks. It will just depend on your budget and personal preference.

 

9000s on mine. Really like the adjustability. Rancho runs rebate deals occassionally if you can hold off. Mine ended up at $60 or $70 each iirc.