NattyBoh

Im in the market for new shocks, and I cannot find out which ones I would need. Im going after Bilstein 5100s or RE monotubes. I can get both for around 300 shipped for 4. But Im unsure on which Bilsteins I would need to get.

I have a 97 XJ sport.

Also what size straps would I need to get too? They are measured at the max stroke of the shock, right? And I need them just for the front basically, correct?

Oh and I have a 6.5" long travel lift too..

07Negative

The way I got my measurement for the shocks I got. I took out the old shocks. I flexed it out. Measured where the shocks mount to axel and vehicle. That measurement gives you the extended length. If you have a kit lift. You could contact the manufacturer and ask their recommended length.
Personally I'd do the Bilstein shocks. I'm having my Fox shocks revavled for my jeep specifically for a better ride quality. But I think the Bilsteins are the better out of box shocks. But maybe consider having them valved according to your rig.
Your other question was for limiting straps? Are you on a long arm or short arm?
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ndex&cPath=419

89eliminator

to get exact measurements you are going to need to cycle your suspension. but look in the 12" stroke range.

the length of strap will be based on how you mount it for one. mount it so there is about 1" left of travel in the shock.
mine are mounted like so...

bigjohnson619

I just went to shockwarehouse.com and they had them listed with for what size lift

07Negative

That's generalization. Which might be a good thing for people that don't know any better. But to be more precise. I'd measure.

s14unimog

Exactly. The last thing you said is a good point. Straps stretch...

dan8yourv8

ive heard that the bilstiens start leaking after like a year or even less how are they working for you guys ive never bought them because i have had more then one person tell me that.

s14unimog

come on man... it's Bilstein. You can't believe everything you read. Consider the application. They're surely prone to be damaged.

89eliminator

i have had mine for about 3 years now. no leaks AT ALL.

NattyBoh

I dont really wheel mine like I would like to. So getting a more precise application is good yeah, but ehh Its easier for me to just swap them ya know? Theres plenty of people running skyjacker and RC white bodies out fo the box and doing fine, ya know?

I seen these for 302 shipped on 4wheelparts.com

Are these Cherokee specific? It says soo...

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...n=BIL33-151663

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...n=BIL24-185943

bigjohnson619

I run bilstiens on my racecar as well... its a dirt stock car and they have never leaked.. and the xj shock is the same part number as tj one... and if u want speacial valveing then u gonna have to buy rebuildables and keep testing and changing

NattyBoh

Ok so the ones that I listed are good to go right?