Know this is not helpful in reply to your post but I had a thudbuster many years ago, albeit the long travel one but it was the worse thing I have ever bought for my bike. Truly horrible to ride, there was a terrible top out after each bump, that I couldn't get rid of no matter what I did. And the difference the distance between the saddle and the pedals was very weird feeling. It also had the feeling of constantly moving, like riding a rocking horse.
It might just be me but I certainly wouldn't touch one with a barge pole. I went for a big-ish tubeless tyre and seat post with a bit of flex after that it was sooooo much better and more comfortable.
Thats not to say that you might like it, but just a warning, maybe save yourself the cash and tears later 🙂