Quick Front Shock question
 

So, my mechanic just said i need new shocks to pass PA inspection. I have a stock 99XJ, but plan on eventually adding a 3.5" lift......just not now. To pass inspection as cheap as possible, i found a guy selling a lightly used set of 2" RE shocks for MEGA cheap.

My question is this; can i use a 2" shock with a stock EVEYTHING else? Would there be any issue i would have if i only replaced the front with 2" shocks, but the rear was still at stock shock height?

Either way, i'm going to do it myself since it's an easy fix.....and their quote was crazy high.

Buy em and throw em on. 2" will be perfectly fine. That's pretty much stock height anyways

What you wanna watch out for is them bottoming out. Either extend the bumpstops or try not to slam the speed bumps. 2 inches is not going to be enough for a 3.5" lift if you ever plan on trying to get any flex out of it.

I have four stock shocks with 1500 miles on them for $20 if you need them

Buy this guys shocks ^^...with a shock designed for a lift you run the risk of bottoming them out..then they are garbage.

Good to know, had no idea about that!


Dude, thank you so much! I'm sending you a PM.

This is why CF is awesome. Fast responses from knowledgeable people who want to help out fellow Jeepers!

What donnieK said. if you run 10 in shocks, you need to bump at least 1.5in to keep from bottoming the shock.