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Posted in Heavy Duty Shocks, Jeep on Jun 29th, 2009
Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee
Year: 2000
Driving Style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
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 [...]
Posted in Jeep on Apr 2nd, 2009
Make: Jeep Grand Cherokee
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 [...]
Posted in Jeep on Mar 4th, 2009
Make: Jeep
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 [...]
Posted in Jeep on Feb 23rd, 2009
Make: Jeep
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
Posted in Jeep on Feb 16th, 2009
Make: Jeep
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 [...]
Posted in Jeep on Nov 4th, 2008
Question:
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 [...]
Posted in Jeep on Aug 11th, 2008
Question:
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 [...]
Posted in Jeep on Mar 16th, 2008
QUESTION:
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 [...]
Posted in Jeep, Uncategorized on Feb 21st, 2008
QUESTIONS:
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 [...]
Posted in Bilstein, Grand Cherokee, Jeep, Monotube, New Part Release, Shocks, Suspension on Oct 30th, 2007
Bilstein has released heavy duty monotube shocks for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Parts #’s BE5-D721-H0 and BE5-D722-H0 retailing for $267.80 on our site. They are going fast.