XJlimitedx99
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- Join DateJul 2012
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- Year1999
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If you already have them, they could be worth using. It all depends on if you want to learn how to build it right. Originally Posted by exjay1027
no, roughly 3". old man emu springs in the front on fixed short arms. front rides good and would be great with long arms. my rear still needs some work
Ome springs are considered to be some of the best riding out there. With short arms, your ride will suffer, even at 3". Adjustable (or longer fixed length) arms will help to correct you castor/pinion angle, helping to keep your jeep handling properly and correcting the angle of the u joint on the driveshaft.
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if i had to do it all over id buy a stocker and wouldnt lift it til i had EVERYTHING
agreed! this is how you do it folks. bulk upgrade, be happy. you can pay for it once or you can pay for it twice. I'd rather pay once and be doneOriginally Posted by exjay1027
lol. my real suggestion would be to accumulate nicer parts slowly and put it all on at once. your jeep will thank you and you'll be happier overall. if waiting six months turns that into $1000 you should do that. if i had to do it all over id buy a stocker and wouldnt lift it til i had EVERYTHING
serious long arms, 4.5" coils, 3.5" leafs, no lift relocators, good shocks, and never have to touch it again
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serious long arms, 4.5" coils, 3.5" leafs, no lift relocators, good shocks, and never have to touch it again
ALWAYS LISTEN TO ATMOS Originally Posted by Atmos
agreed! this is how you do it folks. bulk upgrade, be happy. you can pay for it once or you can pay for it twice. I'd rather pay once and be doneserious long arms, 4.5" coils, 3.5" leafs, no lift relocators, good shocks, and never have to touch it again
XJlimitedx99
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- Join DateJul 2012
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This^Originally Posted by Atmos
agreed! this is how you do it folks. bulk upgrade, be happy. you can pay for it once or you can pay for it twice. I'd rather pay once and be done serious long arms, 4.5" coils, 3.5" leafs, no lift relocators, good shocks, and never have to touch it again
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serious long arms, 4.5" coils, 3.5" leafs, no lift relocators, good shocks, and never have to touch it again
Can I just do these only ????? Originally Posted by Atmos
agreed! this is how you do it folks. bulk upgrade, be happy. you can pay for it once or you can pay for it twice. I'd rather pay once and be doneserious long arms, 4.5" coils, 3.5" leafs, no lift relocators, good shocks, and never have to touch it again

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Not sure why there would be any bashing of these shocks. I run them and the ride is awesome all things considered. They also look awesome.
Regarding fitment: I popped the bar pins out of the rears and relocated them to the other side.
Regarding fitment: I popped the bar pins out of the rears and relocated them to the other side.
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Regarding fitment: I popped the bar pins out of the rears and relocated them to the other side.
So is it ok if I install the shocks in my car?? Originally Posted by powderfinger
Not sure why there would be any bashing of these shocks. I run them and the ride is awesome all things considered. They also look awesome.Regarding fitment: I popped the bar pins out of the rears and relocated them to the other side.
My car is lifted with 3" ciol springs and added leafs behind that's all!!
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Some said that I should install a proper lift kit before putting the shocks on, or i won't get maximum benefit from it, and it will get damaged quicklyOriginally Posted by powderfinger
You say you have a 3" lift and you bought the appropriately sized shocks. Why the hell not install them?
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Some said that I should install a proper lift kit before putting the shocks on, or i won't get maximum benefit from it, and it will get damaged quickly
I don't think I saw anyone ask this, what are you planning on doing with your Jeep? Do you just drive it around town or do you plan on going off road? If the lift is for looks not wheeling at all and you're just looking to get a smoother ride out of it then by all means run the shocks without fear of ruining them. Then once you have the money upgrade from your add-a-leafs to full leaf packs which will help your ride. Its also going to be a great idea to pick up an adjustable double shear track bar cause you don't want that breaking on you while you're going down the highway. After that you could upgrade several different things if you wanted. Now if you're talking about wheeling then you get into the territory that we all kind of assume people are talking about. If you wanna do it right then its gonna cost some cash. These guys have already brought up basically everything you'd need to do it the best way when you're gonna off road.Originally Posted by Oman XJ
Some said that I should install a proper lift kit before putting the shocks on, or i won't get maximum benefit from it, and it will get damaged quickly
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I use the car daily, and go off road for dunning every 3 weeks in winter Originally Posted by ThatDude114
I don't think I saw anyone ask this, what are you planning on doing with your Jeep? Do you just drive it around town or do you plan on going off road? If the lift is for looks not wheeling at all and you're just looking to get a smoother ride out of it then by all means run the shocks without fear of ruining them. Then once you have the money upgrade from your add-a-leafs to full leaf packs which will help your ride. Its also going to be a great idea to pick up an adjustable double shear track bar cause you don't want that breaking on you while you're going down the highway. After that you could upgrade several different things if you wanted. Now if you're talking about wheeling then you get into the territory that we all kind of assume people are talking about. If you wanna do it right then its gonna cost some cash. These guys have already brought up basically everything you'd need to do it the best way when you're gonna off road.
Thanks for posting
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not bashing them. they're a high quality monotube shock. just putting it out there that they are definitely not full on racing shocks lolOriginally Posted by powderfinger
Not sure why there would be any bashing of these shocks. I run them and the ride is awesome all things considered. They also look awesome
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MIGHT damage them. it could be possible that they happen to be perfect for your jeep. I'm always skeptical of shocks advertised as "it fits this lift.. we promise... oh it also fits lifts for this vehicle too." you go out in the dunes? hammer bashing through the sand can be an expensive way to find out if your shocks are set up properly. not trying to scare you away from running them, just telling you where I went wrong and it cost me Originally Posted by Oman XJ
Some said that I should install a proper lift kit before putting the shocks on, or i won't get maximum benefit from it, and it will get damaged quickly

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MIGHT damage them. it could be possible that they happen to be perfect for your jeep. I'm always skeptical of shocks advertised as "it fits this lift.. we promise... oh it also fits lifts for this vehicle too." you go out in the dunes? hammer bashing through the sand can be an expensive way to find out if your shocks are set up properly. not trying to scare you away from running them, just telling you where I went wrong and it cost me
I understand ur concern , I will try to get a proper lift kit to have the perfect combine. I will sure let you know once I install the shocks on my car Originally Posted by Atmos
not bashing them. they're a high quality monotube shock. just putting it out there that they are definitely not full on racing shocks lolMIGHT damage them. it could be possible that they happen to be perfect for your jeep. I'm always skeptical of shocks advertised as "it fits this lift.. we promise... oh it also fits lifts for this vehicle too." you go out in the dunes? hammer bashing through the sand can be an expensive way to find out if your shocks are set up properly. not trying to scare you away from running them, just telling you where I went wrong and it cost me
I hope that it will be fine



