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

Doug wrote:
> 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.

Edelbrock IAS shocks are real nice on hard bumpy trails. I've pounded
the snot out of mine on some real rough backroads and it felt like I
was cruising over the bumps.


--
-- 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: Thanks to everybody!
 

Doug wrote:
> 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.

Edelbrock IAS shocks are real nice on hard bumpy trails. I've pounded
the snot out of mine on some real rough backroads and it felt like I
was cruising over the bumps.


--
-- 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: Thanks to everybody!
 

Doug wrote:
> 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.

Edelbrock IAS shocks are real nice on hard bumpy trails. I've pounded
the snot out of mine on some real rough backroads and it felt like I
was cruising over the bumps.


--
-- 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: Thanks to everybody!
 

Doug,
Thanks for the follow up, glad you like 'em.

Carl

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:zqGdnQHWRvsnxZrYnZ2dnUVZ_smdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> 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!
 

Doug,
Thanks for the follow up, glad you like 'em.

Carl

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:zqGdnQHWRvsnxZrYnZ2dnUVZ_smdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> 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!
 

Doug,
Thanks for the follow up, glad you like 'em.

Carl

"Doug" <nono@nono.com> wrote in message
news:zqGdnQHWRvsnxZrYnZ2dnUVZ_smdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> 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.
>>
>>
>
>