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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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I am having a tough time finding rear shocks for a 2in lift kit that I put on my 99 cherokee with 4wd and a 8.25. Im wondering what you guys might know of any brands that sell them for a decent price. Or if maybe some Wrangler rear shocks are exchangeable? Thanks for the help.
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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I just went through this.
3" lift,
I used Shocks from Jeep Commanche Pickup, you will have to pull your cross bars out and press them into the new shocks.
For the front I used Wrangler TJ shocks, same thing with the cross bars.
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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Jk shocks can work. And sorry about that beat down my buckeyes put on your team this weekend.
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Thanks guys. For the JK shocks are they stock length or should I look at 2in lift ones? And im actually from Wisconsin so im am also sorry for the beatdown you received as well. Ill be looking at you from the Rose Bowl! Im just a fan of Michigan.
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by miwolverines88
Thanks guys. For the JK shocks are they stock length or should I look at 2in lift ones? And im actually from Wisconsin so im am also sorry for the beatdown you received as well. Ill be looking at you from the Rose Bowl! Im just a fan of Michigan.
Jk shocks work for 2-3" of lift on an xj. And so far as the Wisconsin remark goes.... no comment. Haha.
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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these are another method if you shocks are still good
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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I thought you didnt need new shocks with a 2 inch lift
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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you might not but your going to be streching the stock one more so why not be safe
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