Which Bilsteins?
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Which Bilsteins?
Beginning to look into upgraded shocks for my '89 XJ with Rusty's 3.5" advanced lift. Adjustable U/LCAs. I have BPEs installed front and rear. Which model Bilsteins should I look at?
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Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
5100 or 5125 which is the universal/ custom application model of the 5100, which might fair better with your BPE situation since you no longer need bar pins and 5125s don't have bar pins (as far as I know) I think people usually like 255/75 valving but you might want to research that some more, then just measure what length you need and order them.
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Year: '98
Engine: 4.0 I6
I was fine running the 5100's so I didn't need stem adapters for the front. I am running Iron Rock BPEs up front and Rocky Road in the rear.
Dont waste time trying to use the bar-pin bushing, just get new bushings
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ba...r-pins-219834/
Dont waste time trying to use the bar-pin bushing, just get new bushings
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ba...r-pins-219834/
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Last edited by ElMartillo; 04-14-2017 at 07:45 AM.
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Thanks for the info rzldzl. I was mistaken about the lift I have, it's considered a 3" lift. After some research I ordered these shocks, which are considered useful for a 2"-3" lift. The extended/compressed numbers should work for me. Fast shipping from Summit Racing:
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