Re: Cherokee shocks
 

noneofyourbusiness wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:09:36 -0500, "DougW"
> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I'm changing my rear shocks on my 96 Cherokee.
>>> The prices range from $20-$100+ per shock.
>>>
>>> I'm looking for decent ones. I don't do off road, so I'd rather
>>> have a smoother ride.
>>>
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> I've been happy with the Edelbrock IAS shocks.
>
> How would these fare in light to moderate off roading?
> (On an otherwise stock XJ Sport)

I have been happy with them. The shock allows quick response
for sudden motion but stiffen up on the highway. I've even
taken them for a short flight once and they landed well.
The road did look flat, I just didn't see it drop about three
feet on the other side of the railroad tracks. Had to go back
twice. :)



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-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Cherokee shocks
 

noneofyourbusiness wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:09:36 -0500, "DougW"
> <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I'm changing my rear shocks on my 96 Cherokee.
>>> The prices range from $20-$100+ per shock.
>>>
>>> I'm looking for decent ones. I don't do off road, so I'd rather
>>> have a smoother ride.
>>>
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> I've been happy with the Edelbrock IAS shocks.
>
> How would these fare in light to moderate off roading?
> (On an otherwise stock XJ Sport)

I have been happy with them. The shock allows quick response
for sudden motion but stiffen up on the highway. I've even
taken them for a short flight once and they landed well.
The road did look flat, I just didn't see it drop about three
feet on the other side of the railroad tracks. Had to go back
twice. :)



--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!