Rancho RS 9000 shocks

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Jan 17, 2013 | 04:19 PM

#16

Veyec

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From: Northern Utah

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by MUKAK

another question... i am not really sure if i have a 3 inch lift.. how can i measure to make sure?

and who has the best deal on these bilstiens right now? do i need diff shocks for front and rear?

Measure from the top of the axle tube to the uniframe directly above the axle. IIRC, stock measurement is ≈ 6 3/4" front and 6" rear.

More info here:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=912893

Jan 17, 2013 | 05:55 PM

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93XJLI

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From: LI, NY

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...

if you want smooth, i'd take a look at old man emu shocks instead. they will be softer (but just as good!) than the bilsteins.

Jan 17, 2013 | 06:11 PM

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XJSETH

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From: Aurora

Year: 1997 XJ

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO JASPER MOTOR

Bilstiens would be ideal. Especially on the procomp kit

Jan 17, 2013 | 06:11 PM

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Tom95YJ

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From: SLC, Utah

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Your ride is stiff for 2 reasons,

I can tell you as a former 4 Wheep Parts employee, The Procomp Springs are Stiff as hell ! and Rancho shocks are on the stiff side also. Switching to Bilstein 5100's may help a little but then you will still have those harsh riding not so flexy springs in there