hi looking to get new shocks for my jeep cherokeek i have a 4 1/2 inch life. and i have some questions what is a good shock to get? what size should i get for the front? what Valving should i get? and same questions for the back shocks. any help will be appreciated thanks

 

Either fox or bilstein are very good shocks

 

Is it just me or did the font change in his post? lol

Anyway, like mentioned, Bilsteins are nice. But if you're on a budget, anything by Rubicon Express, Rough Country, and Rusty's is pretty good. I just ordered 4 RC shocks for my 6.5'' lift. And if it's a DD/weekend warrior, I recommend going with Hydro shocks, opposed to Nitro. Since Nitro is charged with Nitrogen, they'll be great off the road, but might not be the best option for daily driving. Although it comes down to personal preference.

 

i was looking at Bilsteins i seen i lot of ppl with them. its not my dd so i am looking to a shock that will be good for offroading and hold up good. i know most ppl run the 5150 Series Shock but they stop making it. and i dont really know what Valving to get or how much travel i need

 

the 5100's will be fine too. but they're pricey. rubicon shocks are made by bilstein so they're also a great choice

there are a couple different ways to choose shock length. but the funnest way is just to fully flex out and measure collapsed/extended/ride height then buy a shock that is closest to that

valving is tricky. best option is to call the company you're going to order from and they will tell you their options

 

ok thank u i did not know that rubicon shocks are mad by bilstein and and that does sound like fun i will give it a shot. i will call them up and c what they say will be a good valving is good for me thanks for the help

 

Where did you get the info that bilstein made the RE shocks ?

RE Monotube shock is made by Edelbrock on a private label basis .

Mike Koenig
Rubicon Express Sales
916-473-4603 direct line
866-284-7309 direct fax



Last time I checked Edelbrock manufactured all of its shocks in an Edelbrock facility in Torrance, CA

Superlift, Trailmaster, Skjacker, Fabtech and various other companies sell twintube shocks built by Arvin Meritor (Gabriel)

Pro Comp and Rancho sell twintubes manufactured by Monroe. (Rancho is a wholly owned division of Monroe),

All I know is my Bilstein's 5100's were Made in Germany

 

I read it and Frank from SeriousOffroad agreed with it. so I'm still assuming it's true. google it

 

Frank has been wrong before I corrected his info on where re leaf springs were manufactured a few months back he can attest to that IIRC that caused frank to get a new RE Sales Rep. I've only been working in the industry for around a decade and I sell tons of shocks at work. I'm also a former employee of transamerican (4wp,Procomp,g2,rubicon express ,smittybilt)

If you want to question my knowledge on where the shocks are made and get the info first hand call mike at RE this # is in my first post he will point you towards Edelbrock making the RE shocks. The statement in my previous post I will stand firm on.

You can also look on Pirate4x4 and they will give the same answer as I did on my shock manufacturer post.