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Old 12-30-2008, 11:20 PM
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I have a 92 Cherokee with around 175,000 miles and am going to put new shocks on tomorrow before buying new tires. I drive about 100 miles a day round trip to work daily, all easy riding Highway. I hardly ever take my jeep off road outside of slowly driving through the fields on our weekend farm.

Should I spend the extra money to get the Monroe Reflex shocks or would the regular Monroe Matic shocks be just fine? It's a matter of spending $165 vs $80.

I know you get what you pay for but don't want to just give money away that is necessary.

Thanks for any input.
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personally i would checkout monroe sensetracs
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Sensetracs run about the same as the Reflexs. Is it worth spending double?
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it's a Jeep. Get a reasonably priced shock and enjoy. You won't notice a huge difference in ride quality Save the cash for something more important. Are you doing the install??
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it's a Jeep. Get a reasonably priced shock and enjoy. You won't notice a huge difference in ride quality Save the cash for something more important.
Haha, wrong. Shocks are pretty much the biggest player in ride quality for any vehicle. Pick up a set of stock replacement Bilsteins and youll be more than happy.
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Haha, wrong. Shocks are pretty much the biggest player in ride quality for any vehicle. Pick up a set of stock replacement Bilsteins and youll be more than happy.
bingo, that is exactly what you need to do
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