Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Sounds like a solid choice, Doug. I've never used OME (old man emu) but they
do come very highly reccomended. You can check them out at
www.rocky-road.com .

Let us know how you like whichever ones you get.

Carl


"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
> everyone who responded.
>
> I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
> replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
> never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>
> I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
> fair parking lot.
> In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
> rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>
> For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>
> Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
> going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
> with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>
> Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
> problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
> machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
> the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
> asked.
>
> Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>
> bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
> some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
> might be a good choice.
>
> And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
> situation.
>
> Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
> missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>
> dougw:
>
> 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.
>
>
> billy ray:
>
> Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>
> I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
> (Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
> this
> ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
> county fair.
>
> Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
> shocks
> and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>
> Carl:
> I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
> Overall, I liked them.
>
> Lon:
> 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.
>
> bobmct:
> FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
> After
> another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
> in
> service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>
>
> Sparky:
> I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Sounds like a solid choice, Doug. I've never used OME (old man emu) but they
do come very highly reccomended. You can check them out at
www.rocky-road.com .

Let us know how you like whichever ones you get.

Carl


"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
> everyone who responded.
>
> I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
> replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
> never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>
> I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
> fair parking lot.
> In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
> rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>
> For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>
> Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
> going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
> with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>
> Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
> problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
> machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
> the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
> asked.
>
> Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>
> bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
> some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
> might be a good choice.
>
> And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
> situation.
>
> Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
> missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>
> dougw:
>
> 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.
>
>
> billy ray:
>
> Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>
> I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
> (Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
> this
> ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
> county fair.
>
> Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
> shocks
> and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>
> Carl:
> I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
> Overall, I liked them.
>
> Lon:
> 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.
>
> bobmct:
> FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
> After
> another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
> in
> service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>
>
> Sparky:
> I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Sounds like a solid choice, Doug. I've never used OME (old man emu) but they
do come very highly reccomended. You can check them out at
www.rocky-road.com .

Let us know how you like whichever ones you get.

Carl


"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
> everyone who responded.
>
> I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
> replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
> never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>
> I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
> fair parking lot.
> In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
> rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>
> For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>
> Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
> going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
> with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>
> Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
> problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
> machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
> the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
> asked.
>
> Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>
> bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
> some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
> might be a good choice.
>
> And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
> situation.
>
> Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
> missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>
> dougw:
>
> 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.
>
>
> billy ray:
>
> Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>
> I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
> (Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
> this
> ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
> county fair.
>
> Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
> shocks
> and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>
> Carl:
> I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
> Overall, I liked them.
>
> Lon:
> 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.
>
> bobmct:
> FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
> After
> another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
> in
> service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>
>
> Sparky:
> I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Check 4 Wheel Parts if you have a local one. They used to regularly
sell the Edelbrock IAS [and the Rancho adjs] at 4 for the price of 3.


Carl proclaimed:

> Sounds like a solid choice, Doug. I've never used OME (old man emu) but they
> do come very highly reccomended. You can check them out at
> www.rocky-road.com .
>
> Let us know how you like whichever ones you get.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
> news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>
>>The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
>>everyone who responded.
>>
>>I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
>>replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
>>never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>>
>>I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
>>fair parking lot.
>>In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
>>rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>>
>>For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>>
>>Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
>>going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
>>with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>>
>>Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
>>problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
>>machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
>>the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
>>asked.
>>
>>Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>>
>>bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
>>some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
>>might be a good choice.
>>
>>And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
>>situation.
>>
>>Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
>>missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>>
>>dougw:
>>
>>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.
>>
>>
>>billy ray:
>>
>>Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>>
>>I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
>>(Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
>>this
>>ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
>>county fair.
>>
>>Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
>>shocks
>>and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>>
>>Carl:
>>I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
>>Overall, I liked them.
>>
>>Lon:
>>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.
>>
>>bobmct:
>>FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
>>After
>>another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
>>in
>>service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>>
>>
>>Sparky:
>>I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>>
>>
>
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Check 4 Wheel Parts if you have a local one. They used to regularly
sell the Edelbrock IAS [and the Rancho adjs] at 4 for the price of 3.


Carl proclaimed:

> Sounds like a solid choice, Doug. I've never used OME (old man emu) but they
> do come very highly reccomended. You can check them out at
> www.rocky-road.com .
>
> Let us know how you like whichever ones you get.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
> news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>
>>The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
>>everyone who responded.
>>
>>I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
>>replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
>>never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>>
>>I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
>>fair parking lot.
>>In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
>>rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>>
>>For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>>
>>Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
>>going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
>>with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>>
>>Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
>>problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
>>machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
>>the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
>>asked.
>>
>>Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>>
>>bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
>>some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
>>might be a good choice.
>>
>>And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
>>situation.
>>
>>Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
>>missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>>
>>dougw:
>>
>>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.
>>
>>
>>billy ray:
>>
>>Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>>
>>I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
>>(Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
>>this
>>ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
>>county fair.
>>
>>Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
>>shocks
>>and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>>
>>Carl:
>>I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
>>Overall, I liked them.
>>
>>Lon:
>>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.
>>
>>bobmct:
>>FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
>>After
>>another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
>>in
>>service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>>
>>
>>Sparky:
>>I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>>
>>
>
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Check 4 Wheel Parts if you have a local one. They used to regularly
sell the Edelbrock IAS [and the Rancho adjs] at 4 for the price of 3.


Carl proclaimed:

> Sounds like a solid choice, Doug. I've never used OME (old man emu) but they
> do come very highly reccomended. You can check them out at
> www.rocky-road.com .
>
> Let us know how you like whichever ones you get.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
> news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>
>>The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
>>everyone who responded.
>>
>>I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
>>replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
>>never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>>
>>I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
>>fair parking lot.
>>In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
>>rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>>
>>For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>>
>>Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
>>going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
>>with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>>
>>Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
>>problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
>>machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
>>the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
>>asked.
>>
>>Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>>
>>bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
>>some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
>>might be a good choice.
>>
>>And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
>>situation.
>>
>>Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
>>missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>>
>>dougw:
>>
>>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.
>>
>>
>>billy ray:
>>
>>Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>>
>>I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
>>(Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
>>this
>>ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
>>county fair.
>>
>>Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
>>shocks
>>and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>>
>>Carl:
>>I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
>>Overall, I liked them.
>>
>>Lon:
>>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.
>>
>>bobmct:
>>FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
>>After
>>another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
>>in
>>service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>>
>>
>>Sparky:
>>I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>>
>>
>
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Check 4 Wheel Parts if you have a local one. They used to regularly
sell the Edelbrock IAS [and the Rancho adjs] at 4 for the price of 3.


Carl proclaimed:

> Sounds like a solid choice, Doug. I've never used OME (old man emu) but they
> do come very highly reccomended. You can check them out at
> www.rocky-road.com .
>
> Let us know how you like whichever ones you get.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
> news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>
>>The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
>>everyone who responded.
>>
>>I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
>>replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
>>never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>>
>>I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
>>fair parking lot.
>>In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
>>rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>>
>>For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>>
>>Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
>>going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
>>with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>>
>>Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
>>problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
>>machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
>>the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
>>asked.
>>
>>Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>>
>>bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
>>some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
>>might be a good choice.
>>
>>And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
>>situation.
>>
>>Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
>>missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>>
>>dougw:
>>
>>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.
>>
>>
>>billy ray:
>>
>>Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>>
>>I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
>>(Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
>>this
>>ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
>>county fair.
>>
>>Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
>>shocks
>>and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>>
>>Carl:
>>I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
>>Overall, I liked them.
>>
>>Lon:
>>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.
>>
>>bobmct:
>>FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
>>After
>>another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
>>in
>>service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>>
>>
>>Sparky:
>>I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>>
>>
>
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Again, Thanks to everybody who responded. I suspect you all forgot about
this as it took me quite some time get it done.

I bought the Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks from eshocks.com and had them
installed by a local shop.

My drive home of ~2 miles on a 35MPH road left me wishing I had listened to
billy ray. Maybe there is a bit of break-in...

The next day I drove ~ 15 miles on the freeway and my wife and I were
extremely happy with the ride. The reduced body roll on the circular on and
off ramps was impressive.

The problem here is that I only have the original well worn shocks for
comparison. Maybe the Sears Monroe's would have been just as nice.

The bottom line is that I am happy with my choice.

Doug

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
> everyone who responded.
>
> I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
> replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
> never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>
> I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
> fair parking lot.
> In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
> rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>
> For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>
> Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
> going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
> with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>
> Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
> problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
> machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
> the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
> asked.
>
> Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>
> bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
> some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
> might be a good choice.
>
> And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
> situation.
>
> Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
> missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>
> dougw:
>
> 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.
>
>
> billy ray:
>
> Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>
> I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
> (Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
> this
> ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
> county fair.
>
> Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
> shocks
> and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>
> Carl:
> I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
> Overall, I liked them.
>
> Lon:
> 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.
>
> bobmct:
> FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
> After
> another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
> in
> service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>
>
> Sparky:
> I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Again, Thanks to everybody who responded. I suspect you all forgot about
this as it took me quite some time get it done.

I bought the Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks from eshocks.com and had them
installed by a local shop.

My drive home of ~2 miles on a 35MPH road left me wishing I had listened to
billy ray. Maybe there is a bit of break-in...

The next day I drove ~ 15 miles on the freeway and my wife and I were
extremely happy with the ride. The reduced body roll on the circular on and
off ramps was impressive.

The problem here is that I only have the original well worn shocks for
comparison. Maybe the Sears Monroe's would have been just as nice.

The bottom line is that I am happy with my choice.

Doug

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
> everyone who responded.
>
> I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
> replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
> never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>
> I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
> fair parking lot.
> In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
> rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>
> For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>
> Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
> going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
> with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>
> Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
> problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
> machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
> the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
> asked.
>
> Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>
> bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
> some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
> might be a good choice.
>
> And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
> situation.
>
> Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
> missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>
> dougw:
>
> 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.
>
>
> billy ray:
>
> Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>
> I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
> (Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
> this
> ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
> county fair.
>
> Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
> shocks
> and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>
> Carl:
> I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
> Overall, I liked them.
>
> Lon:
> 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.
>
> bobmct:
> FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
> After
> another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
> in
> service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>
>
> Sparky:
> I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>
>

Re: Shock absorbers for 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9: Thanks to everybody!
 

Again, Thanks to everybody who responded. I suspect you all forgot about
this as it took me quite some time get it done.

I bought the Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks from eshocks.com and had them
installed by a local shop.

My drive home of ~2 miles on a 35MPH road left me wishing I had listened to
billy ray. Maybe there is a bit of break-in...

The next day I drove ~ 15 miles on the freeway and my wife and I were
extremely happy with the ride. The reduced body roll on the circular on and
off ramps was impressive.

The problem here is that I only have the original well worn shocks for
comparison. Maybe the Sears Monroe's would have been just as nice.

The bottom line is that I am happy with my choice.

Doug

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:6dWdncQHS9Vv-n_ZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> The short story: I am going to get the Edelbrock IAS performers. Thanks to
> everyone who responded.
>
> I was surprised how long it took somebody to tell me to get OEM
> replacements considering I indicated that while I own this ZJ it will
> never go 'off road'. Well, intentionally anyway...
>
> I agree with billy ray that the roughest this ZJ has ever seen is a county
> fair parking lot.
> In my original post I tried to say that it probably will not get any
> rougher. I think it was set up for towing, ski boat maybe?
>
> For anybody who cares, here are my thoughts on your feedback:
>
> Rancho air adjustables: I just don't need adjustables. Maybe if I were
> going to off-road or tow something big. But then, towing something big
> with a ZJ is probably not such a good idea.
>
> Monroe's at Sears: I considered these after reading billy ray's reply. The
> problem here is that I've been bitten by the Edelbrock IAS marketing
> machine, which started this whole thing... billy ray seems to think that
> the Edelbrock IAS shocks are off-road shocks. I do not know, this is why I
> asked.
>
> Carl and Lon helped solidify my desire for the IAS's.
>
> bobmct didn't play. I appreciate bobmct's opinion and thought about it
> some. I considered OEM shocks. The 'UpCountry' OEM replacement shocks
> might be a good choice.
>
> And thanks to Sparky, but the OME shocks do not seem appropriate for this
> situation.
>
> Thanks to the following folks in no particular order. I apologize if I
> missed somebody, I did read all the replies my ISP provided.
>
> dougw:
>
> 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.
>
>
> billy ray:
>
> Sears has Monroe GasMatic LT shocks on sale 40% off ($17.99)
>
> I'm guessing by the vehicle type (5.9 Limited), previous 'improvements'
> (Yokohama Geolander tires, K&N air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust) that
> this
> ZJ never went any further off the pavement than parking in a field for the
> county fair.
>
> Unless you seriously plan on going off-road I would not buy off-road
> shocks
> and you will not appreciate their on-road ride.
>
> Carl:
> I had edelbrock IAS on a TJ. They were a little bouncy, but that's a TJ.
> Overall, I liked them.
>
> Lon:
> 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.
>
> bobmct:
> FWIW: I put those on my 96 JGC and quite frankly I didn't like them.
> After
> another 30K or so I replaced them with new OEM HD shocks which are still
> in
> service at 175K. So spend your money on different product.
>
>
> Sparky:
> I use and recommend the OME (Old Man Emu) shocks.
>
>