Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the occasional
weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.

Some of these trips are in winter with at least some snow. We very
occasionally drive dirt roads, both dry and wet. My Honda Civic would have
no trouble other than all the bouncing around.

The previous owner put on Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and
Flowmaster exhaust. Everything else appears stock, the sticker under the
hood indicates that the computer is factory, I guess we don't know for sure.
It passed CA smog.

This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k miles ).

After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is a good
choice.

What other shocks should I consider?

Thanks,
Doug

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Doug wrote:
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the
> occasional weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.

> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is
> a good choice.

I like mine, but if I had to do it again (and will in about another
year) I would go with some air-adjustable ones like the Rancho.
Pushed these shocks hard and they work well. Thing is I'm not so sure
they don't sustain deathwobble by being softer when the suspension is
relaxed. Probably a better shock for the rear axle. Then again the
design has had over nine years to mature since I got mine.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Doug wrote:
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the
> occasional weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.

> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is
> a good choice.

I like mine, but if I had to do it again (and will in about another
year) I would go with some air-adjustable ones like the Rancho.
Pushed these shocks hard and they work well. Thing is I'm not so sure
they don't sustain deathwobble by being softer when the suspension is
relaxed. Probably a better shock for the rear axle. Then again the
design has had over nine years to mature since I got mine.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Doug wrote:
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the
> occasional weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.

> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is
> a good choice.

I like mine, but if I had to do it again (and will in about another
year) I would go with some air-adjustable ones like the Rancho.
Pushed these shocks hard and they work well. Thing is I'm not so sure
they don't sustain deathwobble by being softer when the suspension is
relaxed. Probably a better shock for the rear axle. Then again the
design has had over nine years to mature since I got mine.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Doug wrote:
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the
> occasional weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.

> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is
> a good choice.

I like mine, but if I had to do it again (and will in about another
year) I would go with some air-adjustable ones like the Rancho.
Pushed these shocks hard and they work well. Thing is I'm not so sure
they don't sustain deathwobble by being softer when the suspension is
relaxed. Probably a better shock for the rear axle. Then again the
design has had over nine years to mature since I got mine.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:NMSdnfkIacuSvkDZnZ2dnUVZ_o2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the occasional
> weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.
>
> Some of these trips are in winter with at least some snow. We very
> occasionally drive dirt roads, both dry and wet. My Honda Civic would
> have no trouble other than all the bouncing around.
>
> The previous owner put on Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and
> Flowmaster exhaust. Everything else appears stock, the sticker under the
> hood indicates that the computer is factory, I guess we don't know for
> sure. It passed CA smog.
>
> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
>
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is a
> good choice.
>
> What other shocks should I consider?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:NMSdnfkIacuSvkDZnZ2dnUVZ_o2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the occasional
> weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.
>
> Some of these trips are in winter with at least some snow. We very
> occasionally drive dirt roads, both dry and wet. My Honda Civic would
> have no trouble other than all the bouncing around.
>
> The previous owner put on Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and
> Flowmaster exhaust. Everything else appears stock, the sticker under the
> hood indicates that the computer is factory, I guess we don't know for
> sure. It passed CA smog.
>
> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
>
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is a
> good choice.
>
> What other shocks should I consider?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:NMSdnfkIacuSvkDZnZ2dnUVZ_o2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the occasional
> weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.
>
> Some of these trips are in winter with at least some snow. We very
> occasionally drive dirt roads, both dry and wet. My Honda Civic would
> have no trouble other than all the bouncing around.
>
> The previous owner put on Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and
> Flowmaster exhaust. Everything else appears stock, the sticker under the
> hood indicates that the computer is factory, I guess we don't know for
> sure. It passed CA smog.
>
> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
>
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is a
> good choice.
>
> What other shocks should I consider?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:NMSdnfkIacuSvkDZnZ2dnUVZ_o2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the occasional
> weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.
>
> Some of these trips are in winter with at least some snow. We very
> occasionally drive dirt roads, both dry and wet. My Honda Civic would
> have no trouble other than all the bouncing around.
>
> The previous owner put on Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and
> Flowmaster exhaust. Everything else appears stock, the sticker under the
> hood indicates that the computer is factory, I guess we don't know for
> sure. It passed CA smog.
>
> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
>
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is a
> good choice.
>
> What other shocks should I consider?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
Overall, I liked them.

Carl


"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:NMSdnfkIacuSvkDZnZ2dnUVZ_o2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> We bought a 98 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee last November for the occasional
> weekend trip and once or twice a year to Oregon and Nevada.
>
> Some of these trips are in winter with at least some snow. We very
> occasionally drive dirt roads, both dry and wet. My Honda Civic would
> have no trouble other than all the bouncing around.
>
> The previous owner put on Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and
> Flowmaster exhaust. Everything else appears stock, the sticker under the
> hood indicates that the computer is factory, I guess we don't know for
> sure. It passed CA smog.
>
> This beast needs shocks, it appears to have the factory units ( 75k
> miles ).
>
> After looking around, it appears that the Edelbrock Performer IAS is a
> good choice.
>
> What other shocks should I consider?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
>