Aftermarket shocks.
08-30-2016, 01:22 PM
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Aftermarket shocks.
So, my lift on my '89 xj is a super lift. The shocks are going out on it. I am looking to upgrade to a quality gas-charged Shock that will be compatible with a 4in lift. I looked at OLDMANEMU, but I do not think that they sell a stand alone gas-charged shock for Xj's that are longer than oem height. What brands do you use for YOUR lifted xj, and how has it improved the overall ride? All I need is the shock. The rest of the lift is in good shape.
08-30-2016, 03:43 PM
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Love the OME Nitrocharger Sports, mine are the long ones and are a pretty good height for my 4" lift. The leaf springs are stiff, and the shocks are decently stiff as well, but for my application (wheeling + occasional commute + highway boat towing) theyre excellent. I think they're advertised as a "hybrid" shock with tripple stage valving, whatever that is. I'm not sure if that influences your decision on opting for only monotubes, but the OME's are a quality product regardless.
08-31-2016, 09:11 AM
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The Bilstein 5100's are an excellent choice for both on and off road. My guess is the majority of XJ owners with aftermarket shocks run them. When I went from a 3" to a 4 1/2" lift the Bilstein 5100's were my choice for replacements and quite a ride difference. They are a very good shock at a mid range price.
08-31-2016, 10:45 PM
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Wow! That's great feedback on those 5100's. I actually took a look at them a day or so ago. I wasn't sure about them at all.
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08-31-2016, 10:46 PM
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Love the OME Nitrocharger Sports, mine are the long ones and are a pretty good height for my 4" lift. The leaf springs are stiff, and the shocks are decently stiff as well, but for my application (wheeling + occasional commute + highway boat towing) theyre excellent. I think they're advertised as a "hybrid" shock with tripple stage valving, whatever that is. I'm not sure if that influences your decision on opting for only monotubes, but the OME's are a quality product regardless.
09-01-2016, 06:50 AM
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theyve lasted longer than the others, so far...plus better ride
09-01-2016, 07:28 AM
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i ordered mine by length but go on ebay and look them up i got mine for $300 for a set of 4 shipped and they come with boots and stickers too
09-01-2016, 07:36 AM
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I'm running pro-comp es 9500 and i'm pleased with them. Only in the rear for the moment, I swapped them out when I removed the sway bar and installed the AALs and was very pleased with their performances. very affordable but they do not include the boot.(not a big deal, gives you the opportunity to color match them to your color scheme if so desired.)
09-01-2016, 02:20 PM
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Best way to order shocks is to figure out the length you need and go from there, I also recommend the 5100s, I run them in the front with stock bumpstops and they haven't even flinched after being slammed on bottomed almost every trip out.
