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
>
>

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
>
>

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
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Doug proclaimed:

> 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?

Kinda depends on you. The Rancho RSX9000 adjustable allows you to
change your shocks from highway to offroad. The newest version of their
control *appears* to have resolved most of the leak issues with the
older units. If your Nevada trip includes some of the higher speed
non-highway but non-hardcore trails, they are kinda nice as you can
cruise a bit higher speed without needing a kidney belt. Then if you go
into the rougher trails you can adjust them again quickly. I have
these, with the newer model remote and do like the ability to change
damping quickly between highway and offroad--since my creditors prefer I
spend most time on road.

For general highway use with your off-road never needing to rock crawl,
the Edelebrock IAS is an excellent choice.

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Doug proclaimed:

> 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?

Kinda depends on you. The Rancho RSX9000 adjustable allows you to
change your shocks from highway to offroad. The newest version of their
control *appears* to have resolved most of the leak issues with the
older units. If your Nevada trip includes some of the higher speed
non-highway but non-hardcore trails, they are kinda nice as you can
cruise a bit higher speed without needing a kidney belt. Then if you go
into the rougher trails you can adjust them again quickly. I have
these, with the newer model remote and do like the ability to change
damping quickly between highway and offroad--since my creditors prefer I
spend most time on road.

For general highway use with your off-road never needing to rock crawl,
the Edelebrock IAS is an excellent choice.

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Doug proclaimed:

> 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?

Kinda depends on you. The Rancho RSX9000 adjustable allows you to
change your shocks from highway to offroad. The newest version of their
control *appears* to have resolved most of the leak issues with the
older units. If your Nevada trip includes some of the higher speed
non-highway but non-hardcore trails, they are kinda nice as you can
cruise a bit higher speed without needing a kidney belt. Then if you go
into the rougher trails you can adjust them again quickly. I have
these, with the newer model remote and do like the ability to change
damping quickly between highway and offroad--since my creditors prefer I
spend most time on road.

For general highway use with your off-road never needing to rock crawl,
the Edelebrock IAS is an excellent choice.

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

Doug proclaimed:

> 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?

Kinda depends on you. The Rancho RSX9000 adjustable allows you to
change your shocks from highway to offroad. The newest version of their
control *appears* to have resolved most of the leak issues with the
older units. If your Nevada trip includes some of the higher speed
non-highway but non-hardcore trails, they are kinda nice as you can
cruise a bit higher speed without needing a kidney belt. Then if you go
into the rougher trails you can adjust them again quickly. I have
these, with the newer model remote and do like the ability to change
damping quickly between highway and offroad--since my creditors prefer I
spend most time on road.

For general highway use with your off-road never needing to rock crawl,
the Edelebrock IAS is an excellent choice.

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:10:19 -0700, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
wrote:

>For general highway use with your off-road never needing to rock crawl,
>the Edelebrock IAS is an excellent choice.

In general I agree with you. They are the best shocks I have tried on
my JGC. However, they don't help at all on washboard roads. Don't
know if any shocks would help that situation. Need a more compliant
suspension.

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Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:10:19 -0700, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
wrote:

>For general highway use with your off-road never needing to rock crawl,
>the Edelebrock IAS is an excellent choice.

In general I agree with you. They are the best shocks I have tried on
my JGC. However, they don't help at all on washboard roads. Don't
know if any shocks would help that situation. Need a more compliant
suspension.

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Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9
 

On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:10:19 -0700, Lon <lon.stowell@comcast.net>
wrote:

>For general highway use with your off-road never needing to rock crawl,
>the Edelebrock IAS is an excellent choice.

In general I agree with you. They are the best shocks I have tried on
my JGC. However, they don't help at all on washboard roads. Don't
know if any shocks would help that situation. Need a more compliant
suspension.

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