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Opinions on shocks?
My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise
stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the future. It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed since then. -- C.R. Krieger (Been there, haven't done *that*) |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
They're still a very good shock and a very good choice for your GC if
you need various settings. If you don't need adjustability, OME's shocks also have a very (!) good ride and they too come with a lifetime warranty. Jerry Motorhead Lawyer wrote: > My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise > stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. > Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any > rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, > so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut > insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal > financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I > don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the > future. > > It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its > versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of > adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them > online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent > posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm > wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed > since then. > -- > C.R. Krieger > (Been there, haven't done *that*) > -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
They're still a very good shock and a very good choice for your GC if
you need various settings. If you don't need adjustability, OME's shocks also have a very (!) good ride and they too come with a lifetime warranty. Jerry Motorhead Lawyer wrote: > My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise > stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. > Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any > rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, > so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut > insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal > financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I > don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the > future. > > It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its > versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of > adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them > online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent > posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm > wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed > since then. > -- > C.R. Krieger > (Been there, haven't done *that*) > -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
They're still a very good shock and a very good choice for your GC if
you need various settings. If you don't need adjustability, OME's shocks also have a very (!) good ride and they too come with a lifetime warranty. Jerry Motorhead Lawyer wrote: > My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise > stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. > Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any > rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, > so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut > insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal > financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I > don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the > future. > > It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its > versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of > adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them > online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent > posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm > wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed > since then. > -- > C.R. Krieger > (Been there, haven't done *that*) > -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
Jerry, I think you're talking OME and he's talking OEM.
Jerry Bransford wrote: > They're still a very good shock and a very good choice for your GC if > you need various settings. If you don't need adjustability, OME's > shocks also have a very (!) good ride and they too come with a lifetime > warranty. > > Jerry > > Motorhead Lawyer wrote: > >> My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise >> stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. >> Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any >> rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, >> so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut >> insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal >> financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I >> don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the >> future. >> >> It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its >> versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of >> adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them >> online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent >> posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm >> wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed >> since then. >> -- >> C.R. Krieger >> (Been there, haven't done *that*) >> > -- __________________________________________________ _________ 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. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
Jerry, I think you're talking OME and he's talking OEM.
Jerry Bransford wrote: > They're still a very good shock and a very good choice for your GC if > you need various settings. If you don't need adjustability, OME's > shocks also have a very (!) good ride and they too come with a lifetime > warranty. > > Jerry > > Motorhead Lawyer wrote: > >> My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise >> stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. >> Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any >> rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, >> so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut >> insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal >> financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I >> don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the >> future. >> >> It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its >> versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of >> adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them >> online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent >> posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm >> wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed >> since then. >> -- >> C.R. Krieger >> (Been there, haven't done *that*) >> > -- __________________________________________________ _________ 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. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
Jerry, I think you're talking OME and he's talking OEM.
Jerry Bransford wrote: > They're still a very good shock and a very good choice for your GC if > you need various settings. If you don't need adjustability, OME's > shocks also have a very (!) good ride and they too come with a lifetime > warranty. > > Jerry > > Motorhead Lawyer wrote: > >> My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise >> stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. >> Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any >> rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, >> so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut >> insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal >> financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I >> don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the >> future. >> >> It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its >> versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of >> adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them >> online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent >> posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm >> wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed >> since then. >> -- >> C.R. Krieger >> (Been there, haven't done *that*) >> > -- __________________________________________________ _________ 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. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
Motorhead Lawyer proclaimed:
> My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise > stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. > Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any > rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, > so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut > insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal > financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I > don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the > future. > > It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its > versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of > adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them > online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent > posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm > wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed > since then. I have the RS9000X adjustables on a ZJ model GC. I personally like them, but then my other vehicle is a sports car so I am used to a bit of kidney rattle. Unless you regularly switch from highway to rough trail, the adjustable [although trewly kewl] is probably overkill. For highway and mild off roading, you might prefer the Edelbrock IAS that is self adjusting. |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
Motorhead Lawyer proclaimed:
> My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise > stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. > Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any > rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, > so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut > insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal > financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I > don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the > future. > > It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its > versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of > adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them > online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent > posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm > wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed > since then. I have the RS9000X adjustables on a ZJ model GC. I personally like them, but then my other vehicle is a sports car so I am used to a bit of kidney rattle. Unless you regularly switch from highway to rough trail, the adjustable [although trewly kewl] is probably overkill. For highway and mild off roading, you might prefer the Edelbrock IAS that is self adjusting. |
Re: Opinions on shocks?
Motorhead Lawyer proclaimed:
> My '01 GC (Laredo, I-6, towing pkg., OEM 'oversize' tires, otherwise > stock suspension) has about 50K on it and I'm feeling weak shocks. > Does this sound about right for the lifespan of the OEM units? At any > rate, it's bouncing around more than the wife's Jaguar X-Type *Sport*, > so I figure *something's* got to be done. Since I'm used to strut > insert replacements on German cars, Jeep shocks are no huge deal > financially and I've been shopping and reading what I can find. I > don't currently do any offroading, but I won't rule it out in the > future. > > It appears that the Rancho RS9000 is my best choice for its > versatility, warranty, and pricing (in that order - I like the idea of > adjustability, lifetime warranty is *always* good, and I've found them > online for just a tad under $300 for a set of four). The most recent > posts I could find here were for pre-'99 installations and I'm > wondering if, with more experience, any of your opinions have changed > since then. I have the RS9000X adjustables on a ZJ model GC. I personally like them, but then my other vehicle is a sports car so I am used to a bit of kidney rattle. Unless you regularly switch from highway to rough trail, the adjustable [although trewly kewl] is probably overkill. For highway and mild off roading, you might prefer the Edelbrock IAS that is self adjusting. |
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