Robb S via CarKB.com

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Robb S wrote:
>http://www.bilstein.com/
>
>>Hi all,
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>>erthmun


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thomas

Lon wrote:
>
> 4Wheelparts, as can the Rancho series. Plus most online 4wd parts
> stores.
>
> If you aren't in a hurry, buy them when they go on sale for 4 for
> the price of 3.
>

Yeah, but if they do the "4 for 3" like they do the Procomp tires, they
jack up the price of the tires to offset the 'sale'. You only get about
1/2 a tire free. Then, after the sale, they drop the price again.

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tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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thomas

Lon wrote:
>
> 4Wheelparts, as can the Rancho series. Plus most online 4wd parts
> stores.
>
> If you aren't in a hurry, buy them when they go on sale for 4 for
> the price of 3.
>

Yeah, but if they do the "4 for 3" like they do the Procomp tires, they
jack up the price of the tires to offset the 'sale'. You only get about
1/2 a tire free. Then, after the sale, they drop the price again.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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thomas

Lon wrote:
>
> 4Wheelparts, as can the Rancho series. Plus most online 4wd parts
> stores.
>
> If you aren't in a hurry, buy them when they go on sale for 4 for
> the price of 3.
>

Yeah, but if they do the "4 for 3" like they do the Procomp tires, they
jack up the price of the tires to offset the 'sale'. You only get about
1/2 a tire free. Then, after the sale, they drop the price again.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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__________________________________________________ _________

thomas

Lon wrote:
>
> 4Wheelparts, as can the Rancho series. Plus most online 4wd parts
> stores.
>
> If you aren't in a hurry, buy them when they go on sale for 4 for
> the price of 3.
>

Yeah, but if they do the "4 for 3" like they do the Procomp tires, they
jack up the price of the tires to offset the 'sale'. You only get about
1/2 a tire free. Then, after the sale, they drop the price again.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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rgb

My 2 cents... adjustable is essential.

I have the rancho 9000s on an 05 wrangler. I tow in the US and drive
very bad roads in Baja. And, when I must, city streets and freeways in
the US. I change the shock adjustments for each and it makes a big
difference.

I read the comments on Ranchos being in the British tradition. Perhaps
I like them because so am I. I switched from fixed Bilsteins to
adjustable Konis on another (British) car, and again, adjustable was
better. I adjust for different tracks, and for rain.

rgb

My 2 cents... adjustable is essential.

I have the rancho 9000s on an 05 wrangler. I tow in the US and drive
very bad roads in Baja. And, when I must, city streets and freeways in
the US. I change the shock adjustments for each and it makes a big
difference.

I read the comments on Ranchos being in the British tradition. Perhaps
I like them because so am I. I switched from fixed Bilsteins to
adjustable Konis on another (British) car, and again, adjustable was
better. I adjust for different tracks, and for rain.

rgb

My 2 cents... adjustable is essential.

I have the rancho 9000s on an 05 wrangler. I tow in the US and drive
very bad roads in Baja. And, when I must, city streets and freeways in
the US. I change the shock adjustments for each and it makes a big
difference.

I read the comments on Ranchos being in the British tradition. Perhaps
I like them because so am I. I switched from fixed Bilsteins to
adjustable Konis on another (British) car, and again, adjustable was
better. I adjust for different tracks, and for rain.

rgb

My 2 cents... adjustable is essential.

I have the rancho 9000s on an 05 wrangler. I tow in the US and drive
very bad roads in Baja. And, when I must, city streets and freeways in
the US. I change the shock adjustments for each and it makes a big
difference.

I read the comments on Ranchos being in the British tradition. Perhaps
I like them because so am I. I switched from fixed Bilsteins to
adjustable Konis on another (British) car, and again, adjustable was
better. I adjust for different tracks, and for rain.

erthmun

Thanks y'all for the great input. I appreciate the responses ! For 99% of
my driving on the highway I kind of hate to think of adjusting and
re-adjusting all the time. Guess I'll have to check out those Edelbrock and
compare them to the Bilsteins. Many thanks again !! !

erthmun



erthmun wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> After reading through responses to others shock questions as to shocks
> for a newer model JGC I saw one response with "Bilstein" shocks in it.
> The Rancho, seems to be the most popular, then OEM ( Old Man Emu ), then
> Edelbrock IAS, on on down the list.
>
> Is the Bilstein shock not all that good ? I have your basic '99 JGC
> with 58k miles on it and think it's about time to replace the shocks. I
> was considering the Bilsteins but now I'm not sure. This jeep sees
> mainly highway rides and the seldom washboard dirt road when I go
> shooting. Nothing major. I just want to stiffen up the handling a bit
> and not "knock my teeth out".
>
> Never heard of the Edelbrock IAS. Where can they be found ?
>
> Any constructive opinions appreciated, thanks y'all......
>
> erthmun