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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I just installed Rough Counrty 9000 shocks on my 99 cherokee and they ride great and were only 39 bucks a piece at q tec
Sorry that was from jc whitney not qtec. got them with free shipping too.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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I just installed Rough Counrty 9000 shocks on my 99 cherokee and they ride great and were only 39 bucks a piece at q tec
They were 36.99 not 39. Sorry
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Just bought 4 Skyjacker Nitro 8000 Shocks. Installing this weekend, can't wait!
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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I had RC and they sucked. JMHO I still have them up front but I put some Rancho shocks in the rear my buddy gave me and they ride way better even being way to short. lol I will be getting a set of BDS shocks they have a Life time guarantee so if you ever blow a seal ( like i did on the RC the first time out) they will replace it for free.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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What about Bilstein 5100 series? Although in the same price range as the OME, I heard they are better?

I have a set going in this weekend with an RE 3.5" so I will let you know how that goes.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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Rancho 5000 RS5129 and RS5128 love them awesome offroading and feels alright on highway but nice enough not to feel like inverted leaf springs. If I had the money the RS9000.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 91familyxj
I had RC and they sucked. JMHO I still have them up front but I put some Rancho shocks in the rear my buddy gave me and they ride way better even being way to short. lol I will be getting a set of BDS shocks they have a Life time guarantee so if you ever blow a seal ( like i did on the RC the first time out) they will replace it for free.
Rancho and RC are both Monroe as well.

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What about Bilstein 5100 series? Although in the same price range as the OME, I heard they are better?

I have a set going in this weekend with an RE 3.5" so I will let you know how that goes.
Bilstein is a hard shock to beat, great quality.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Stupid Noob Question but...

Does what kind of shock(s) I choose now have any bearing on if I want to do a mild lift later? The front lift comes from shackles/spacers - so the style of shock doesn't really matter, right?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Stupid Noob Question but...

Does what kind of shock(s) I choose now have any bearing on if I want to do a mild lift later? The front lift comes from shackles/spacers - so the style of shock doesn't really matter, right?
Yes, Shocks only extend so far and will limit your uptravel.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jcwclm
Yes, Shocks only extend so far and will limit your uptravel.
So do I need to buy the shocks when I lift or are there shocks that I can buy now and will be compatible with a mild (2'') lift if I decide to do it later?

I apologize if this is thread-hijacking.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DannyH
So do I need to buy the shocks when I lift or are there shocks that I can buy now and will be compatible with a mild (2'') lift if I decide to do it later?

I apologize if this is thread-hijacking.
I would definitely wait, unless you have a good reason to replace now?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jcwclm
I would definitely wait, unless you have a good reason to replace now?
Not really - Just trying to spread costs out over time.

Does anyone know if the sensa-tracs compatible with small lifts?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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Find some JK shocks.. They will fit stock and good up to 3.5" of lift.
Otherwise, Shocks for a V8 ZJ upcountry will work stock and for up to 3" of lift.
IF you go with RC, Grimus can hook it up.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Metmknice
Find some JK shocks.. They will fit stock and good up to 3.5" of lift.
So fit the Cherokee for JK Wrangler shocks? They will fit me now but will also accommodate a mild lift should I decide to do one later?

AWESOME advice. Thanks a ton!
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