Which shocks to buy
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From: ofallon mo
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
so I have a 97 cherokee with a 6.5 long arm rough country lift I noticed today after work that my rear right shock is blow out I'm wondering what shocks to go to now non rough country that will flex the same if not better any suggestions?
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From: City of Trees, CA
Year: 93 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
buy bilsteins 5100's. $320 to your door for a set of 4 and you'll have massively improved ride quality. bother with anything more expensive and you should really consider jumping up a tier or two to some nice 2.5's. but that's another story
shocks don't "flex" though. you should really do some research before trying to order better shocks or you're going to end up with the wrong size
shocks don't "flex" though. you should really do some research before trying to order better shocks or you're going to end up with the wrong size
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From: Wetumpka, AL
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
buy bilsteins 5100's. $320 to your door for a set of 4 and you'll have massively improved ride quality. bother with anything more expensive and you should really consider jumping up a tier or two to some nice 2.5's. but that's another story
shocks don't "flex" though. you should really do some research before trying to order better shocks or you're going to end up with the wrong size
shocks don't "flex" though. you should really do some research before trying to order better shocks or you're going to end up with the wrong size
You spent the extra money to go long arm, spend the extra $120 and get some quality shocks.
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From: ofallon mo
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
I didn't mean to flex I meant the amount of down travel I want a good shock I am fully prepared to spend the money for a good shock I was just looking at a billstein set
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From: Missoula, MT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
I have bilstein 5125s. Have served me well. Definitely take measurements so your extended/collapsed are where you need them to be.
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