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      11-09-2023, 11:15 AM   #75
johnung
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Originally Posted by natesi View Post
On my 2016 LCI x-drive, I tried:

The stock rear shocks
A brand new set of pre-LCI rear shocks
and Koni SA rear shocks.



The 2016+ LCI (stock) rear shocks and the Koni SA seemed almost the same, to me. The exception being on really broken pavement — the Koni SA did a little better. But there wasn't a big difference, IMO. I was quite disappointed. The Koni SA definitely DO NOT take out small road imperfections, as I was hoping. If that's what you're looking for, do NOT buy them.

The pre-LCI shocks gave the most comfort, by far, and ironed out all sized imperfections better. If you're looking for an improved ride with less up-and-down body motions, go for the pre-LCI rear shocks.
Curios what front struts you were using for all of these rear shock evaluations. And what springs you were using all around?
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