Question:

I use my 2000 Jeep Cherokee as daily driver mostly, with some “light” off road mixed in on occasion – half dozen trips to beach & mountains each year.  I am trying to decide if KYB GR2 shocks would be fine or if I should step up to entry/OEM level Bilsteins.  Thanks
Answer:

KYB GR2s are a twin tube low pressure design, like the stock Jeep units.

Bilsteins are a monotube Performance unit.

If you want to use a unit that is similar in valving to the original units,the KYB shocks will be fine.  If you want better performance, dampening, handling and control, especially at highway speeds, the Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks would be the way to go.

All of our shocks for a 2000 Jeep Cherokee are found here:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4130&selected_year=2000

Model: Laredo

Manufacture Date: /2001

Chassis Designation:

What is your driving style: Normal Driver

Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive

Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question:

What is up country suspension? What kind of shock do I need for 4-door/2-wheel drive/6cy.4.0 L?

Answer:

The Up Countrys have monotube shocks on them.

So if you replace those shocks, you want to stay with a monotube.

(Bilstein, Edelbrock, KYB Monomax. etc).

If you have a regular Grand Cherokee, you can still use the monotubes if you want to upgrade.

Online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T

Model: Cherokee Sport

Manufacture Date: /2000

Question:

I simply need to replace the original factory shocks,

and likely the brakes/pads. Please receommend the most economical

choice(s) for my vehicle. Also, I think my vehicle has springs. How do I

know if I need them replaced, too? Thanks for your guidance!

Answer;

For everyday driving, the KYB GR2 will be good.

(here’s a link to those in our online catalog – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4130&selected_year=2000

344088 / 344418

It is extrememly rare for springs to go bad. You should not replace those unless a mechanic said it needed to be done.

Here’s the link to the brake parts -

http://www.brakepadwarehouse.com/product_results.cfm?selected_model=4130&selected_year=2000

Model: Grand Cherokee

Manufacture Date: /1994

Chassis Designation: ZJ

Question:

Non are listed for the Up-Country Suspension, My ZJ

was “retrofitted” with Up-Country springs.  Can I just buy a slightly

longer shock?  Thanks

Answer:

You want the Bilstein Heavy Dutys.

The Up Country will not matter.

Here’s the link -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4135&selected_year=1994

B46-1798 / B46-1799

Model: Grand Cherokee Laredo

Manufacture Date: /2000

Chassis Designation: 2 wheel drive

Question:

This vehicle has no caster or camber adjustment.  I

want to try and improve handling with shocks since it tends to drift

easily.  No offroading.  Any suggestions.

Answer:

For better handling and contorol, you want to use a monotube performance shock.

We carry several kinds of those. The Bilsteins are the popular choice.

KYB Gasajust, Edelbrock, and KYB Monomax are also monotubes.

This quick chart can help -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/scale.cfm

Online catalog link for Cherokees -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4130&selected_year=2000

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4wd. Will monroe load levelers fit my jeep, I tow a 21′

boat and a travel trailer with 527 lb. tongue wgt. If not what would do the

job?

Answer:

There are no Loadlevelers for the 2005 Grand Cherokees.

However, the Airlift kit will support 1,000 lbs, the same as Loadlevelers.

(and you don’t have to change your shocks).

We list these in our online catalog, here’s the link -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4135&selected_year=2005

Note that only ONE Airlift kit is need per vehicle.

I am putting a 2.5″ lift on my jeep and want to

replace the worn out shocks.  However I’m on a budget and was looking at the monromatics and curious if they’d fit with 2.5″ of lift.

Answer:

More about lifted trucks is mentioned on our site here – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/lifted-trucks.cfm

If the lift company you are using says to use a stock length unit with their product, than any of our choices (for stock height Wrangelers) will work.

Monormatics are obviously not a performance product, but if performance is not your goal, you can use any unit (the lift company says to use).

Online catalog link -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4144&selected_year=1991

I´m looking to replace OEM shocks in my Liberty, I want Bilstein shocks, but the Liberty is not listed in Bilstein´s application guide, however, you offer the Bilstein BST HEAVY DUTY for the 2004 Liberty, do you offer some sort of adapter or will it fit just like that?

ANSWER:

The Bilsteins for the Libertys fit 2002-2007 models, these are new part numbers.

Online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4140&selected_year=2004

If you click on the Bilstein part numbers in our catalog, you can see a picture of them.

I’m looking for a custom application shock for my offroad vehicle.

I’ve converted my Jeep to an eye-to-eye type shock with the use of Ford shock towers.  My ride height for the shocks is now 26″.  I’m looking for a good shock that will give me about 10″ of travel on each side.  So collapsed length around 16″ and fully extended 36″.  This may be impossible, but as close to that as I can get would be optimal.

ANSWERS:

We have lots of information on shock sizes. Here are the charts for the shock sizes / mountings, valvings -

5150-

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_5150.cfm

5125s-

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfm

edelbrock xtreme -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/edelbrock_xtreme_XT.cfm

rancho-

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/rancho_coil_over.cfm