New shocks
04-24-2009, 06:13 AM
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New shocks
I have an 89 and I have installed a two in lift with spacers and shackles. I need new shocks. I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a different car or truck that has shock that would fit that are a few inches longer than our stock ones.
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04-24-2009, 06:40 AM
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hey i'm looking for exactly the same thing. so far i've emailed monroe shocks to tell them what i'm looking for but they haven't gotten back to me yet. when/if they do i'll post back with what they said in the mean time i'll be checking back here to see if anyone had any bright ideas for us!!!
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Use ZJ UpCountry Monroe Sensatrac front shocks instead of the YJ shocks. They bolt right in and are exactly 3" longer. Front ZJ UpCountry Sensatrac shock part #37193, 13.375" compressed and 24.250" extended. For comparison, stock front XJ Sensatrac shock part #37083, is 13.250" compressed and 21.125" extended.
Use 1986-92 Jeep Comanche Monroe Sensatrac part #37029, which is 14.375" compressed and 23.000" extended. For comparison, stock rear XJ Sensatrac shock part #37027, is 12.750" compressed and 20.000" extended. The 37029 doesn't have the sleeves to press out, which saves a lot of time, and the bottom bushing fits right onto the axle mount just like the stock shock bushing, but you would still need to use a barpin or BPE for the top bushing.
Use 1986-92 Jeep Comanche Monroe Sensatrac part #37029, which is 14.375" compressed and 23.000" extended. For comparison, stock rear XJ Sensatrac shock part #37027, is 12.750" compressed and 20.000" extended. The 37029 doesn't have the sleeves to press out, which saves a lot of time, and the bottom bushing fits right onto the axle mount just like the stock shock bushing, but you would still need to use a barpin or BPE for the top bushing.
04-26-2009, 09:18 PM
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Ok I pick up some shocks today fronts for a 93 grand cherokee and rears from a 92 comanche. I started with the rears. After pulling the rears I layed them side by side and there were 3" longer as stated above. Then I pulled the fronts. I layed the fronts from the grand cherokee side by side, but these were the same length. I believe that the ZJ upcountry is the same. Am I wrong?
04-26-2009, 09:26 PM
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Ok So is this a false statement?
Use ZJ UpCountry Monroe Sensatrac front shocks instead of the YJ shocks. They bolt right in and are exactly 3" longer. Front ZJ UpCountry Sensatrac shock part #37193, 13.375" compressed and 24.250" extended
Use ZJ UpCountry Monroe Sensatrac front shocks instead of the YJ shocks. They bolt right in and are exactly 3" longer. Front ZJ UpCountry Sensatrac shock part #37193, 13.375" compressed and 24.250" extended
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04-26-2009, 09:44 PM
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I checked the lengths on the yj and they are 24.2 extended and 14.09 compressed. which is only 1.5 inches longer compressed than the xj shocks and are 3.6 longer when extended. The only thing I see is that you will need the Bar pin. I will prob take my ZJ shocks back and get these yj shocks. But where can I find a set of the bar pins? I already had a set for the rear left over from a past truck.
I just found a set for the front. See thats why I dont throw away parts. You just never know.
I just found a set for the front. See thats why I dont throw away parts. You just never know.
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