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Worn out XJ Shocks

The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear passenger one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side front one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least aren't leaking.

I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed shock sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They have 64k miles on them right now.

That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps, etc are all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't want to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is more grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does have a

2" lift. I was thinking OME...

Eric

99 TJ SE 00 XJ LTD
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Eric
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I've got a set of Skyjackers Hydro 7000's on the way for my 89 Cherokee. A

2" lift is coming as well. Will be a few weeks before I get everything put on, but I'll let you know how it works out.

BTW, how did you lift her Cherokee? Front coil spacers and rear add-a-leaf?

HTH

Carl

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Carl Saiyed

No, front coils and rear shackles. DON'T do that. Those were a PITA to get on and I've heard are bad from springs. Not to mention the front end... had to get a new track bar to line things up right and finally get rid of the death wobble. I lifted my TJ 2" at the same time and didn't have to do anything with the trackbar. Those XJs can be a real pain when lifting... so do it right the first time. If I had to do it over again I would've gone straight to a 3" lift (new front coils, new spring packs for the rear). Not too high, but still high enough.

Eric

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Eric

So the front spacers are NOT the way to go?

The kit I've got coming has..

2" Add a leaf (rear) 2" Front coil spacers Front and rear Hydro shocks Steering stabilizer Sway bar bushing kit rear u-bolts Sway bar end links.

It's all from Skyjacker..

Will I need a new track bar? Does this sound like a good combination?

Carl

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Carl Saiyed

You wont need a new track bar with 2" of lift. You can re drill the mounting point for the track bar and move it over a half inch if need be gut it will probably be fine. Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they dont just sell 2" lift coils. KH

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Kevin in San Diego

When a shock leaks, it needs replacing. Bad shocks may feel fine, but they will also ruin your tires. (cupping) also if the shock does sieze,(mine did that once) you could end up breaking a shock mount off and that would really suck!( I did that as well) Fix it! The DT shocks will be fine for what you are doing and the price is right. KH

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Kevin in San Diego

Show her an ad in the paper for what it'll cost to replace the tires.

Bad shocks will wreck tires just as sure as a bad alignment.

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wkearney99

Kevin, Rocky Road Outfitters will sell you just a pair of coil springs from Old Man Emu, if that's what you're after.

B
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Brian

I will never ever buy anything from Rocky Road again. Glenn there was arrogant, and wrong. Their website floats their business and their service stank last time I dealt with them, and Im easy to deal with. KH

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Kevin in San Diego

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