Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?

With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
series. Will it matter how they mount?

On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!

Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

Your shocks were probably installed by a lose nut under the jeep. If you
mount them up side down they cannot shed water dirt and mud and the shock
acts like a cup but what do I know?
--
HarryS
JAFGBR

Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

Your shocks were probably installed by a lose nut under the jeep. If you
mount them up side down they cannot shed water dirt and mud and the shock
acts like a cup but what do I know?
--
HarryS
JAFGBR

Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

Your shocks were probably installed by a lose nut under the jeep. If you
mount them up side down they cannot shed water dirt and mud and the shock
acts like a cup but what do I know?
--
HarryS
JAFGBR

Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

I mounted my Rancho 9000s upside down so the dampening adjuster would not be
exposed to utter annialiation.




"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

I mounted my Rancho 9000s upside down so the dampening adjuster would not be
exposed to utter annialiation.




"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

I mounted my Rancho 9000s upside down so the dampening adjuster would not be
exposed to utter annialiation.




"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

I have DT3000s mounted upside down on the rear of my lifted TJ because
the rear pumpkin is upturned and the shocks, if mounted right side up,
would hit on the spring perches. I love the DTs.

Bill Johnson wrote:

> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

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01 XJ Sport

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-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
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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Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

I have DT3000s mounted upside down on the rear of my lifted TJ because
the rear pumpkin is upturned and the shocks, if mounted right side up,
would hit on the spring perches. I love the DTs.

Bill Johnson wrote:

> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

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

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
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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Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
 

I have DT3000s mounted upside down on the rear of my lifted TJ because
the rear pumpkin is upturned and the shocks, if mounted right side up,
would hit on the spring perches. I love the DTs.

Bill Johnson wrote:

> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

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

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
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.

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
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