Opinions on shocks?
02-01-2005, 12:32 PM
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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*)
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*)
02-01-2005, 12:44 PM
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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.***.net/jerrypb/
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.***.net/jerrypb/
02-01-2005, 12:44 PM
#3
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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.***.net/jerrypb/
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.***.net/jerrypb/
02-01-2005, 12:44 PM
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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.***.net/jerrypb/
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.***.net/jerrypb/
02-01-2005, 01:05 PM
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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*)
>>
>
--
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01 XJ Sport
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Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
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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.
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02-01-2005, 01:05 PM
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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.
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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.
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02-01-2005, 01:05 PM
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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.
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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.
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02-03-2005, 10:14 PM
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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.
> 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.
02-03-2005, 10:14 PM
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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.
> 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.
02-03-2005, 10:14 PM
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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.
> 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.
