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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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Best shocks for XJ with 4" lift ?
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Depends what you use it for. I'd go Bilstein though
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Depends what you use it for. I'd go Bilstein though
75% road use. Don't have time to order them. Can I get any descent ones at auto zone or discount ?
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Not for an xj with a lift.
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Not for an xj with a lift.
Crap.
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You may be able to but I HIGHLY doubt it. You may can look for a set of JK shocks ( they work with cherokees around 3 inches) but your best bet is going to be ordering the correct shocks you need.
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You may be able to but I HIGHLY doubt it. You may can look for a set of JK shocks ( they work with cherokees around 3 inches) but your best bet is going to be ordering the correct shocks you need.
Ok. How about shocks from rough country or rustys ?
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If you dont too much care about ride quality they will work. Id vote rustys over RC
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If you dont too much care about ride quality they will work. Id vote rustys over RC
If not either then who ? Website ?
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Bilstein...
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co....5-4.5in.-Lift
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Nice. Thanks ! This the cheapest I'm gonna find them ?
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Thats a darn good price. Doubt you would find em cheaper
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Ok. Didn't really plan on sow spending $80 on one shock though
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Then go rusty or rc. But dont expect a super nice ride
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