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Old May 25, 2012 | 01:54 AM
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Ive got a 98 cherokee w/ 230,000 and a 2 in lift its starting to get a bit rough and it saggin in the back. I myself have never replaced the rear shocks before only the front and i bought it w/ 150,000 mi so im just thinkin new shocks all the way around, i was originaly gona go w/ rough country shocks but then i saw a bunch of posts on here on how the bushings go out so i started looking at pro comp shocks, let me know what you guys think im trying to stay under $150
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Old May 25, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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Don't get ProComp shocks. I had them and they had a rough ride and they didn't even last a year. I have the Skyjacker nitro shocks now and they have a really good ride. If you want to stay under $150, I think the Hydro Skyjackers would be pretty good also.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 03:29 AM
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Just to let you know, new shocks won't fix the sagging in the rear problem. But check out bilsteins, rubicon express, rough country performance 2.2, my zone shocks aren't bad, old man Emu.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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Bilstein 5100s, 160 for 2.
And if your springs are sagging, buy new springs.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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ya ik it wont fix the sagging im lookin to get all four for under $150 what r ur thoughts on rough country
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Old May 25, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by hardcorecherokee
ya ik it wont fix the sagging im lookin to get all four for under $150 what r ur thoughts on rough country
Which rough country shocks? There are several
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Old May 25, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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the hydros
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Old May 25, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I've got two used nitro front shocks that ill sell ya for $25 plus shipping if you are looking to go the cheap route.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Don't waste your time with any of the white rockets, they all suck. If you are looking for a pair. Bilstein 5100s should fit close to your 150$ budget. If anything pick up some of the yellow ones. Not as good as the 5100s but cheaper.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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White shocks are white shocks are white shocks. That's zone, rough country, Rustys, etc.

If you want good shocks, you need OME, bilstein, re monotubes, etc.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Metmknice
Don't waste your time with any of the white rockets, they all suck. If you are looking for a pair. Bilstein 5100s should fit close to your 150$ budget. If anything pick up some of the yellow ones. Not as good as the 5100s but cheaper.
I dont know if any of you guys even read the thread i said I was looking at spending $150 for all four not $100 a shock
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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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You get what you pay for. Dont expect to get 4 brand new shocks that will last long for $150. Save up and get stuff that will last long and ride nice. Like previously (X3) stated, shocks wont help sag. since youre on a 2" boost, get some Old Man Emu leaf springs. They, supposedly, have better ride than stock, but dont got as high as other lift kits. I think they just focus on ride quality while giving a small boost in height, but that wont matter because youre not high anyway. if youre going to lift higher soon then i would just live with the sag (unless its so bad its dangerous) and save for a nice lift kit WITHOUT ADD-A-LEAF. If not, then just get some nice shocks and replace leafs with whatever you had before (or better. always good to get better )
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Old May 26, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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If you not going to lift any higher just get some monroe shocks sensatrac
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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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if you want cheap shocks, then just find the cheapest white body shocks you can and buy them. they are all the same. just dont expect them to work well.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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I went with zone nitro shocks for 2" lift an they are great hold up strong. There 46 each. AOR on the forum can get you a deal he has a tread I the vendor section.

Plus take a pic of your springs lets see the sag that you have and well see what you should get brother
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