Opinions on shocks?
02-03-2005, 10:23 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
Lon did pass the time by typing:
> 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.
> 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.
I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
still handle some rough driving.
> 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.
> 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.
I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
still handle some rough driving.
02-03-2005, 10:23 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
Lon did pass the time by typing:
> 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.
> 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.
I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
still handle some rough driving.
> 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.
> 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.
I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
still handle some rough driving.
02-03-2005, 10:23 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
Lon did pass the time by typing:
> 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.
> 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.
I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
still handle some rough driving.
> 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.
> 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.
I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
still handle some rough driving.
02-03-2005, 10:54 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
DougW proclaimed:
> Lon did pass the time by typing:
>
>>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.
>
>
>> 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.
>
>
> I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
> still handle some rough driving.
Yeah, but with the Rancho's you have no problems at all finding loose
items that may have dropped. Or loose trim. Or loose roof rack
adjusters, or door rubber that needs replacing, etc. etc. etc. >:-)
> Lon did pass the time by typing:
>
>>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.
>
>
>> 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.
>
>
> I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
> still handle some rough driving.
Yeah, but with the Rancho's you have no problems at all finding loose
items that may have dropped. Or loose trim. Or loose roof rack
adjusters, or door rubber that needs replacing, etc. etc. etc. >:-)
02-03-2005, 10:54 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
DougW proclaimed:
> Lon did pass the time by typing:
>
>>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.
>
>
>> 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.
>
>
> I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
> still handle some rough driving.
Yeah, but with the Rancho's you have no problems at all finding loose
items that may have dropped. Or loose trim. Or loose roof rack
adjusters, or door rubber that needs replacing, etc. etc. etc. >:-)
> Lon did pass the time by typing:
>
>>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.
>
>
>> 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.
>
>
> I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
> still handle some rough driving.
Yeah, but with the Rancho's you have no problems at all finding loose
items that may have dropped. Or loose trim. Or loose roof rack
adjusters, or door rubber that needs replacing, etc. etc. etc. >:-)
02-03-2005, 10:54 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
DougW proclaimed:
> Lon did pass the time by typing:
>
>>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.
>
>
>> 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.
>
>
> I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
> still handle some rough driving.
Yeah, but with the Rancho's you have no problems at all finding loose
items that may have dropped. Or loose trim. Or loose roof rack
adjusters, or door rubber that needs replacing, etc. etc. etc. >:-)
> Lon did pass the time by typing:
>
>>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.
>
>
>> 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.
>
>
> I like the Edelbrock IAS shocks. Fairly tight higway ride that will
> still handle some rough driving.
Yeah, but with the Rancho's you have no problems at all finding loose
items that may have dropped. Or loose trim. Or loose roof rack
adjusters, or door rubber that needs replacing, etc. etc. etc. >:-)
02-04-2005, 01:36 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
Lon wrote:
>
> 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.
Our other vehicles are an '88 BMW 535is on Eibach springs and Bilstein
HDs and an '02 Jaguar X-Type Sport. Neither is known for its cushy
ride but I just noticed that the wife's sport-suspended Jag on 16"
Dunlop 60-series snow tires is smoother over some of our local winter
roads than the Jeep. And that's just plain wrong ...
> 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.
Well, the other Rancho (RS5000) is also self-adjusting. Are these both
gas-pressurised? Is the 9000? Still, for the small price
differential, I may just go for kewl. After all, I'm only buying these
things *once* for this GC ... =;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
02-04-2005, 01:36 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
Lon wrote:
>
> 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.
Our other vehicles are an '88 BMW 535is on Eibach springs and Bilstein
HDs and an '02 Jaguar X-Type Sport. Neither is known for its cushy
ride but I just noticed that the wife's sport-suspended Jag on 16"
Dunlop 60-series snow tires is smoother over some of our local winter
roads than the Jeep. And that's just plain wrong ...
> 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.
Well, the other Rancho (RS5000) is also self-adjusting. Are these both
gas-pressurised? Is the 9000? Still, for the small price
differential, I may just go for kewl. After all, I'm only buying these
things *once* for this GC ... =;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
02-04-2005, 01:36 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
Lon wrote:
>
> 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.
Our other vehicles are an '88 BMW 535is on Eibach springs and Bilstein
HDs and an '02 Jaguar X-Type Sport. Neither is known for its cushy
ride but I just noticed that the wife's sport-suspended Jag on 16"
Dunlop 60-series snow tires is smoother over some of our local winter
roads than the Jeep. And that's just plain wrong ...
> 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.
Well, the other Rancho (RS5000) is also self-adjusting. Are these both
gas-pressurised? Is the 9000? Still, for the small price
differential, I may just go for kewl. After all, I'm only buying these
things *once* for this GC ... =;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
02-04-2005, 01:57 PM
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Re: Opinions on shocks?
Motorhead Lawyer wrote:
>
> Well, the other Rancho (RS5000) is also self-adjusting.
> C.R. Krieger
ROTFLMAO!!!!
Do they adjust before or after they knock all your fillings out?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Well, the other Rancho (RS5000) is also self-adjusting.
> C.R. Krieger
ROTFLMAO!!!!
Do they adjust before or after they knock all your fillings out?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's