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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Hey folks! I've got a '99 Cherokee Sport with just over 100K on it, and my suspension is getting a bit rickety. Feels like I'm riding on a skateboard down the road, and I feel every bump in the frame and my spine. I recently replaced my shocks with a set recommnded by the guys at Napa, so I know it's not those. My brother has a friend who does good work o the cheap, and I would like to purchase a kit for him to install in my Jeep, but i have no clue what to buy or even look for. I use this Jeep for standard commuting, no off-roading and I don't want it lifted either. I just want a nice smooth ride again.

Also, do these kits normally come with tie rods, as I might need those too. GRRRRR.

Thanks to all who can help and offer some advice!!
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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You can try old man emu. They have the best riding kits but it still a lift kit, so it will still lift your jeep. And no lifts dont come with tie rod ends, only suspension components.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Check out Quadratec. They don't have a kit but they have OEM replacement springs etc. for pretty good prices.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jmm0122
You can try old man emu. They have the best riding kits but it still a lift kit, so it will still lift your jeep. And no lifts dont come with tie rod ends, only suspension components.
I found a few OME websites - which one were you referring to? THANKS!!!
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by zenjim
I found a few OME websites - which one were you referring to? THANKS!!!
Any of them, but if you are not looking to lift it I would just get oem leaf springs(quadretec) and maybe some OME shocks. If you go with a OME kit it will lift your jeep a few inches.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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the front feels far worse than the rear. If anything I'd do the front before I'd do the rear for sure.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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If I were you I would just change your shocks. I dont really think you need to change your coil springs after 100k miles.
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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What shocks would you recommend?
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zenjim
What shocks would you recommend?
OME or Bilstein.
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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All of the advice is appreciated!
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by zenjim
All of the advice is appreciated!
No problem.
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