Softer ride for 75 CJ5?

Question

Hello all, I have a 75 CJ5 that rides like a brick. It has a 2 1/2" lift kit with Rancho 5000 shocks. I would like to put new shocks on it to soften up the ride. I mean, every time I hit a little bump or small pothole the whole truck just goes BANG, BANG, really rough, and throws everyone about 2 inches out of their seats.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what brand and/or model of shocks are softer? I don't drive the truck off-road very much so I'm looking for a softer street ride.

Thanks a lot,

Todd in Toronto.

twaldron · Accepted Answer

Try DT3000s or Old Man Emu.NewJeep wrote:

David C. Moller · Answer

I have Edelbrock IAS Performers.... pricey, but I still recommendthem.Dave

Paul Brogren · Answer

I ran into the same thing with my '75.  I already had the RS9000's, but Ihave to set them on "1" the softest setting or I'll take a hell of abeatin'!  both on and off-road.Paul

Mike Romain · Answer

Canadian Tire gotcha eh?I also have those damn Rancho 5000 shocks because they were the onessold for lifts.  I didn't know any better.The stupid things have a lifetime warranty on them too!Hey Todd, there are a bunch of us from this newsgroup that are going ona long weekend run up in the Bancroft area.  Interested?Crown land bush wheeling and camping, white sand beach at the lake,fish, etc.I am going in Thursday but am coming out to the trail head Friday nightat 10:00 to meet up with some folks from Montreal and Toronto that arecoming after work on Friday.Mike86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '0088 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sNewJeep wrote:

Softer ride for 75 CJ5?

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