Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK engine mounts

Shock Recommendations

Looks like the op has left the building, but I'm interested in shock recommendations. I have a 2016 JKU that's been lifted about 2", and running on 35s. We take it off road a few times a year, but try to avoid the really difficult stuff - no intentional rock crawling. As for ride quality, soft, but balanced with reasonable vehicle roll around corners. Budget - $75 each would get it by my wife... Any thoughts would be welcome.
 
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Looks like the op has left the building, but I'm interested in shock recommendations. I have a 2016 JKU that's been lifted about 2", and running on 35s. We take it off road a few times a year, but try to avoid the really difficult stuff - no intentional rock crawling. As for ride quality, soft, but balanced with reasonable vehicle roll around corners. Budget - $75 each would get it by my wife... Any thoughts would be welcome.
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I know they are popular in some circles but I don’t like them….Rancho shocks. Too soft in my opinion….and they have to cycle a time or two to actually start absorbing movement.

I know they aren’t top of the line but my Jeep came with Rough Country shocks. Actually surprised how comfortable they are while actually absorbing movement. For the price I’d probably recommend them even though I know they aren’t the “best” shock. I wouldn’t have bought them but since they were on the Jeep when I got it, that’s how I had experience with them. If I was looking for a cheap shock to get me by, I’d buy them.

Next shock for me will probably be Bilstein 5100s. A little above your budget. I’d anticipate them being a little stiffer than my Rough Country shocks but I’d be fine with that. I have them on my F150 and love them for that truck.
 
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I'd go with the Bilsteins for a "budget" shock, honestly. I had those on my Blazer and they were fine.
 
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