shocks

[jeepinjosh]

So the xj is in need of new shocks very soon and im not sure what to get. So i came to sis for help. Ideas please and i dont have to much to spend so sadly fox shocks will not be on my jeep

[CumminsJeep]

bilstein 5100 in your price range? what is your price range?

[jeepinjosh]

well total $200 max for all 4 i have alot of stuff to fix on the jeep. but those are the ones i was looking at.

[CumminsJeep]

well i believe those are around 80 a piece. sooo i guess thats out of the price range. however, the only options less than that are white body shocks which, if you are looking for a good shock, they arent gonna be up to par. Honestly i would find the best deal on 5100s and go that route

[jeepinjosh]

thats most likely what i will do or i will save up some more money. any idea on how much travel i should get or how do i measure what i need ?

[HeavyMetal]

3.5" lift = 8" travel

4.5" lift = 10" travel

couldnt remember what you had

[Henchman]

I got 5150s for $95ea and 5100s for $75

You probably need like a 1400" travel shock jk

Most guys here run 8" or 10"s I believe

[Henchman]

3.5" lift = 800" travel

4.5" lift = 1000" travel

couldnt remember what you had

fixed

[CumminsJeep]

josh arent you at 6.5? or did you lower it. If so, you may want to look into a 12" shock

[Hydra]

I had athletes feet but I peed on it everyday in the shower and it went away...







Jk, go bilstein, even after just looking at your average monotube and a bilstein 5100 there is no point in buying anything else.

[Zullock Holmes]

bilsteins are well worth the money, i run 5150's, and they are the first shock i havent blown up in one weekend.

Edelbrocks, Rusty's, Rubicon Express, Rough Country, Some random brand, none could stand up to the hammer.

[jeepinjosh]

josh arent you at 6.5? or did you lower it. If so, you may want to look into a 12" shock

My lift is a 4.5 but i have spacers and shackle so im at about 6 total. Would it be bad if i got 12 inch travel shocks and go back to 4.5 iches of lift would it affect it ?

[CumminsJeep]

if you are going to 4.5" lift, you want 10" shocks

[jeepinjosh]

if you are going to 4.5" lift, you want 10" shocks

i have more than 4.5 with the spacers and shackle but i might end up taking them out will 12 inch travle shocks not work well in 4.5 ?

[clean4drxj]

I've got RE4.5 inch springs withwith a 3/4 spacer plus 1.5 shackles in the back as opposed to the 1.25 shackles.. anyways I have 11" 7100's and it's going to be close to get those to fit...