Shocks to use on a 3" sus lift?

[Hangdiver]

I've got a 3" sus lift going in as soon as I have time, any suggestions on what rear shocks to install?

[Hangdiver]

I'm thinking Bilstein or Old Man Emu, not sure which way to go.

[andrewt6447]

I used Patrol spec Rancho with different bushes on mine.

[Hangdiver]

I used Patrol spec Rancho with different bushes on mine.

Are you happy with them?

[Hangdiver]

Rancho RS5000 series only seems to be for a 2.5" lift, which is probably what I'll have with the quoted 3" lift.

It just seems to be cutting it close.

Anybody know if that'll be ok or not?

[adamzan]

I used rancho RS5112 for my rear shocks, and 3" of lift. They worked great. I believe the part number for the front is RS5214.

[andrewt6447]

Are you happy with them?

Yeh man, well happy.

I use the rs999202 adjustables, which I really recommend over the non adjustable 5000. The local supplier doesn't do the 112's...but looking at the spec they are a couple of inches longer extended, so probably better.

I used 999136 in the front, the 214 didn't have enough extended length for me.

 

I had a set of 5000 series in it for 10+ years with no issues, so I'm well sold on the quality of them....

Edited August 23, 2012 by andrewt6447

[Hangdiver]

Thanks everyone. I'll have to do some shopping over the weekend.