Worn out XJ Shocks
01-17-2005, 03:42 AM
#11
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
You wont need a new track bar with 2" of lift. You can re drill the mounting
point for the track bar and move it over a half inch if need be gut it will
probably be fine.
Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of
installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they
dont just sell 2" lift coils.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:41eb4835$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> So the front spacers are NOT the way to go?
>
> The kit I've got coming has..
>
> 2" Add a leaf (rear)
> 2" Front coil spacers
> Front and rear Hydro shocks
> Steering stabilizer
> Sway bar bushing kit
> rear u-bolts
> Sway bar end links.
>
> It's all from Skyjacker..
>
> Will I need a new track bar? Does this sound like a good combination?
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:sFHGd.19312$Ta2.1898@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> No, front coils and rear shackles. DON'T do that. Those were a PITA to
> get
>> on and I've heard are bad from springs. Not to mention the front end...
> had
>> to get a new track bar to line things up right and finally get rid of the
>> death wobble. I lifted my TJ 2" at the same time and didn't have to do
>> anything with the trackbar. Those XJs can be a real pain when lifting...
> so
>> do it right the first time. If I had to do it over again I would've gone
>> straight to a 3" lift (new front coils, new spring packs for the rear).
> Not
>> too high, but still high enough.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:41eb4665$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I've got a set of Skyjackers Hydro 7000's on the way for my 89
>> > Cherokee.
> A
>> > 2" lift is coming as well. Will be a few weeks before I get everything
> put
>> > on, but I'll let you know how it works out.
>> >
>> > BTW, how did you lift her Cherokee? Front coil spacers and rear
>> > add-a-leaf?
>> >
>> > HTH
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> >> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear
> passenger
>> >> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
>> > front
>> >> one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't
>> >> leaking.
>> >>
>> >> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it
> rides
>> >> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
>> >> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
>> > shock
>> >> sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have
>> > 64k
>> >> miles on them right now.
>> >>
>> >> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps,
> etc
>> > are
>> >> all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
>> > want
>> >> to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is more
>> >> grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
>> >> have
>> > a
>> >> 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>> >>
>> >> Eric
>> >> 99 TJ SE
>> >> 00 XJ LTD
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
point for the track bar and move it over a half inch if need be gut it will
probably be fine.
Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of
installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they
dont just sell 2" lift coils.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:41eb4835$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> So the front spacers are NOT the way to go?
>
> The kit I've got coming has..
>
> 2" Add a leaf (rear)
> 2" Front coil spacers
> Front and rear Hydro shocks
> Steering stabilizer
> Sway bar bushing kit
> rear u-bolts
> Sway bar end links.
>
> It's all from Skyjacker..
>
> Will I need a new track bar? Does this sound like a good combination?
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:sFHGd.19312$Ta2.1898@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> No, front coils and rear shackles. DON'T do that. Those were a PITA to
> get
>> on and I've heard are bad from springs. Not to mention the front end...
> had
>> to get a new track bar to line things up right and finally get rid of the
>> death wobble. I lifted my TJ 2" at the same time and didn't have to do
>> anything with the trackbar. Those XJs can be a real pain when lifting...
> so
>> do it right the first time. If I had to do it over again I would've gone
>> straight to a 3" lift (new front coils, new spring packs for the rear).
> Not
>> too high, but still high enough.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:41eb4665$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I've got a set of Skyjackers Hydro 7000's on the way for my 89
>> > Cherokee.
> A
>> > 2" lift is coming as well. Will be a few weeks before I get everything
> put
>> > on, but I'll let you know how it works out.
>> >
>> > BTW, how did you lift her Cherokee? Front coil spacers and rear
>> > add-a-leaf?
>> >
>> > HTH
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> >> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear
> passenger
>> >> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
>> > front
>> >> one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't
>> >> leaking.
>> >>
>> >> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it
> rides
>> >> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
>> >> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
>> > shock
>> >> sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have
>> > 64k
>> >> miles on them right now.
>> >>
>> >> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps,
> etc
>> > are
>> >> all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
>> > want
>> >> to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is more
>> >> grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
>> >> have
>> > a
>> >> 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>> >>
>> >> Eric
>> >> 99 TJ SE
>> >> 00 XJ LTD
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-17-2005, 03:42 AM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
You wont need a new track bar with 2" of lift. You can re drill the mounting
point for the track bar and move it over a half inch if need be gut it will
probably be fine.
Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of
installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they
dont just sell 2" lift coils.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:41eb4835$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> So the front spacers are NOT the way to go?
>
> The kit I've got coming has..
>
> 2" Add a leaf (rear)
> 2" Front coil spacers
> Front and rear Hydro shocks
> Steering stabilizer
> Sway bar bushing kit
> rear u-bolts
> Sway bar end links.
>
> It's all from Skyjacker..
>
> Will I need a new track bar? Does this sound like a good combination?
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:sFHGd.19312$Ta2.1898@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> No, front coils and rear shackles. DON'T do that. Those were a PITA to
> get
>> on and I've heard are bad from springs. Not to mention the front end...
> had
>> to get a new track bar to line things up right and finally get rid of the
>> death wobble. I lifted my TJ 2" at the same time and didn't have to do
>> anything with the trackbar. Those XJs can be a real pain when lifting...
> so
>> do it right the first time. If I had to do it over again I would've gone
>> straight to a 3" lift (new front coils, new spring packs for the rear).
> Not
>> too high, but still high enough.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:41eb4665$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I've got a set of Skyjackers Hydro 7000's on the way for my 89
>> > Cherokee.
> A
>> > 2" lift is coming as well. Will be a few weeks before I get everything
> put
>> > on, but I'll let you know how it works out.
>> >
>> > BTW, how did you lift her Cherokee? Front coil spacers and rear
>> > add-a-leaf?
>> >
>> > HTH
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> >> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear
> passenger
>> >> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
>> > front
>> >> one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't
>> >> leaking.
>> >>
>> >> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it
> rides
>> >> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
>> >> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
>> > shock
>> >> sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have
>> > 64k
>> >> miles on them right now.
>> >>
>> >> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps,
> etc
>> > are
>> >> all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
>> > want
>> >> to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is more
>> >> grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
>> >> have
>> > a
>> >> 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>> >>
>> >> Eric
>> >> 99 TJ SE
>> >> 00 XJ LTD
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
point for the track bar and move it over a half inch if need be gut it will
probably be fine.
Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of
installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they
dont just sell 2" lift coils.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:41eb4835$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> So the front spacers are NOT the way to go?
>
> The kit I've got coming has..
>
> 2" Add a leaf (rear)
> 2" Front coil spacers
> Front and rear Hydro shocks
> Steering stabilizer
> Sway bar bushing kit
> rear u-bolts
> Sway bar end links.
>
> It's all from Skyjacker..
>
> Will I need a new track bar? Does this sound like a good combination?
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:sFHGd.19312$Ta2.1898@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> No, front coils and rear shackles. DON'T do that. Those were a PITA to
> get
>> on and I've heard are bad from springs. Not to mention the front end...
> had
>> to get a new track bar to line things up right and finally get rid of the
>> death wobble. I lifted my TJ 2" at the same time and didn't have to do
>> anything with the trackbar. Those XJs can be a real pain when lifting...
> so
>> do it right the first time. If I had to do it over again I would've gone
>> straight to a 3" lift (new front coils, new spring packs for the rear).
> Not
>> too high, but still high enough.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:41eb4665$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I've got a set of Skyjackers Hydro 7000's on the way for my 89
>> > Cherokee.
> A
>> > 2" lift is coming as well. Will be a few weeks before I get everything
> put
>> > on, but I'll let you know how it works out.
>> >
>> > BTW, how did you lift her Cherokee? Front coil spacers and rear
>> > add-a-leaf?
>> >
>> > HTH
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> >> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear
> passenger
>> >> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
>> > front
>> >> one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't
>> >> leaking.
>> >>
>> >> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it
> rides
>> >> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
>> >> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
>> > shock
>> >> sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have
>> > 64k
>> >> miles on them right now.
>> >>
>> >> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps,
> etc
>> > are
>> >> all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
>> > want
>> >> to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is more
>> >> grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
>> >> have
>> > a
>> >> 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>> >>
>> >> Eric
>> >> 99 TJ SE
>> >> 00 XJ LTD
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-17-2005, 03:42 AM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
You wont need a new track bar with 2" of lift. You can re drill the mounting
point for the track bar and move it over a half inch if need be gut it will
probably be fine.
Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of
installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they
dont just sell 2" lift coils.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:41eb4835$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> So the front spacers are NOT the way to go?
>
> The kit I've got coming has..
>
> 2" Add a leaf (rear)
> 2" Front coil spacers
> Front and rear Hydro shocks
> Steering stabilizer
> Sway bar bushing kit
> rear u-bolts
> Sway bar end links.
>
> It's all from Skyjacker..
>
> Will I need a new track bar? Does this sound like a good combination?
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:sFHGd.19312$Ta2.1898@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> No, front coils and rear shackles. DON'T do that. Those were a PITA to
> get
>> on and I've heard are bad from springs. Not to mention the front end...
> had
>> to get a new track bar to line things up right and finally get rid of the
>> death wobble. I lifted my TJ 2" at the same time and didn't have to do
>> anything with the trackbar. Those XJs can be a real pain when lifting...
> so
>> do it right the first time. If I had to do it over again I would've gone
>> straight to a 3" lift (new front coils, new spring packs for the rear).
> Not
>> too high, but still high enough.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:41eb4665$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I've got a set of Skyjackers Hydro 7000's on the way for my 89
>> > Cherokee.
> A
>> > 2" lift is coming as well. Will be a few weeks before I get everything
> put
>> > on, but I'll let you know how it works out.
>> >
>> > BTW, how did you lift her Cherokee? Front coil spacers and rear
>> > add-a-leaf?
>> >
>> > HTH
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> >> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear
> passenger
>> >> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
>> > front
>> >> one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't
>> >> leaking.
>> >>
>> >> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it
> rides
>> >> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
>> >> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
>> > shock
>> >> sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have
>> > 64k
>> >> miles on them right now.
>> >>
>> >> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps,
> etc
>> > are
>> >> all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
>> > want
>> >> to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is more
>> >> grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
>> >> have
>> > a
>> >> 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>> >>
>> >> Eric
>> >> 99 TJ SE
>> >> 00 XJ LTD
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
point for the track bar and move it over a half inch if need be gut it will
probably be fine.
Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of
installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they
dont just sell 2" lift coils.
KH
"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:41eb4835$1_4@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> So the front spacers are NOT the way to go?
>
> The kit I've got coming has..
>
> 2" Add a leaf (rear)
> 2" Front coil spacers
> Front and rear Hydro shocks
> Steering stabilizer
> Sway bar bushing kit
> rear u-bolts
> Sway bar end links.
>
> It's all from Skyjacker..
>
> Will I need a new track bar? Does this sound like a good combination?
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:sFHGd.19312$Ta2.1898@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> No, front coils and rear shackles. DON'T do that. Those were a PITA to
> get
>> on and I've heard are bad from springs. Not to mention the front end...
> had
>> to get a new track bar to line things up right and finally get rid of the
>> death wobble. I lifted my TJ 2" at the same time and didn't have to do
>> anything with the trackbar. Those XJs can be a real pain when lifting...
> so
>> do it right the first time. If I had to do it over again I would've gone
>> straight to a 3" lift (new front coils, new spring packs for the rear).
> Not
>> too high, but still high enough.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:41eb4665$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> > I've got a set of Skyjackers Hydro 7000's on the way for my 89
>> > Cherokee.
> A
>> > 2" lift is coming as well. Will be a few weeks before I get everything
> put
>> > on, but I'll let you know how it works out.
>> >
>> > BTW, how did you lift her Cherokee? Front coil spacers and rear
>> > add-a-leaf?
>> >
>> > HTH
>> >
>> > Carl
>> >
>> >
>> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
>> >> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear
> passenger
>> >> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
>> > front
>> >> one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't
>> >> leaking.
>> >>
>> >> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it
> rides
>> >> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
>> >> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
>> > shock
>> >> sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have
>> > 64k
>> >> miles on them right now.
>> >>
>> >> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps,
> etc
>> > are
>> >> all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
>> > want
>> >> to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is more
>> >> grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
>> >> have
>> > a
>> >> 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>> >>
>> >> Eric
>> >> 99 TJ SE
>> >> 00 XJ LTD
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-17-2005, 03:45 AM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
When a shock leaks, it needs replacing. Bad shocks may feel fine, but they
will also ruin your tires. (cupping) also if the shock does sieze,(mine did
that once) you could end up breaking a shock mount off and that would really
suck!( I did that as well)
Fix it! The DT shocks will be fine for what you are doing and the price is
right.
KH
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear passenger
> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
> front one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't leaking.
>
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
> shock sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have 64k miles on them right now.
>
> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps, etc
> are all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
> want to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is
> more grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
> have a 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> 00 XJ LTD
>
will also ruin your tires. (cupping) also if the shock does sieze,(mine did
that once) you could end up breaking a shock mount off and that would really
suck!( I did that as well)
Fix it! The DT shocks will be fine for what you are doing and the price is
right.
KH
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear passenger
> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
> front one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't leaking.
>
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
> shock sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have 64k miles on them right now.
>
> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps, etc
> are all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
> want to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is
> more grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
> have a 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> 00 XJ LTD
>
01-17-2005, 03:45 AM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
When a shock leaks, it needs replacing. Bad shocks may feel fine, but they
will also ruin your tires. (cupping) also if the shock does sieze,(mine did
that once) you could end up breaking a shock mount off and that would really
suck!( I did that as well)
Fix it! The DT shocks will be fine for what you are doing and the price is
right.
KH
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear passenger
> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
> front one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't leaking.
>
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
> shock sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have 64k miles on them right now.
>
> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps, etc
> are all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
> want to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is
> more grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
> have a 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> 00 XJ LTD
>
will also ruin your tires. (cupping) also if the shock does sieze,(mine did
that once) you could end up breaking a shock mount off and that would really
suck!( I did that as well)
Fix it! The DT shocks will be fine for what you are doing and the price is
right.
KH
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear passenger
> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
> front one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't leaking.
>
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
> shock sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have 64k miles on them right now.
>
> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps, etc
> are all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
> want to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is
> more grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
> have a 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> 00 XJ LTD
>
01-17-2005, 03:45 AM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
When a shock leaks, it needs replacing. Bad shocks may feel fine, but they
will also ruin your tires. (cupping) also if the shock does sieze,(mine did
that once) you could end up breaking a shock mount off and that would really
suck!( I did that as well)
Fix it! The DT shocks will be fine for what you are doing and the price is
right.
KH
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear passenger
> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
> front one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't leaking.
>
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
> shock sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have 64k miles on them right now.
>
> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps, etc
> are all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
> want to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is
> more grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
> have a 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> 00 XJ LTD
>
will also ruin your tires. (cupping) also if the shock does sieze,(mine did
that once) you could end up breaking a shock mount off and that would really
suck!( I did that as well)
Fix it! The DT shocks will be fine for what you are doing and the price is
right.
KH
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:1cHGd.19208$Ta2.6901@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> The shocks in my wife's 00 XJ have just about had it. The rear passenger
> one is definitely blown. There's fluid everywhere. The driver's side
> front one is leaking as well, though not as bad. The other two at least
> aren't leaking.
>
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought, but I've got to say a siezed
> shock sounds scary. So, what exactly happens when a shock "goes"?? They
> have 64k miles on them right now.
>
> That said, I'm looking to replace them (Yes, I know, DT's, Procomps, etc
> are all made by the same people and are the same) so what to buy? I don't
> want to waste my money on stock shocks, but want a good ride. This is
> more grocery getter than rock crawler (that's what my TJ's for!). It does
> have a 2" lift. I was thinking OME...
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> 00 XJ LTD
>
01-17-2005, 11:06 AM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought,
Show her an ad in the paper for what it'll cost to replace the tires.
Bad shocks will wreck tires just as sure as a bad alignment.
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought,
Show her an ad in the paper for what it'll cost to replace the tires.
Bad shocks will wreck tires just as sure as a bad alignment.
01-17-2005, 11:06 AM
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought,
Show her an ad in the paper for what it'll cost to replace the tires.
Bad shocks will wreck tires just as sure as a bad alignment.
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought,
Show her an ad in the paper for what it'll cost to replace the tires.
Bad shocks will wreck tires just as sure as a bad alignment.
01-17-2005, 11:06 AM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
> I'm trying to convince her we need to get a new set. She said "it rides
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought,
Show her an ad in the paper for what it'll cost to replace the tires.
Bad shocks will wreck tires just as sure as a bad alignment.
> fine". Doesn't seem to think this is important. I don't have any
> 'credible' info to dispute that thought,
Show her an ad in the paper for what it'll cost to replace the tires.
Bad shocks will wreck tires just as sure as a bad alignment.
01-18-2005, 10:33 PM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out XJ Shocks
Kevin, Rocky Road Outfitters will sell you just a pair of coil springs
from Old Man Emu, if that's what you're after.
<http://www.rocky-road.com/xjome.html>
B
In article <cUKGd.3751$hu.2335@fed1read01>,
"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote:
> Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of
> installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they
> dont just sell 2" lift coils.
> KH
>
--
Brian Heller
It is easier to tame wild beasts
than to conquer the human mind.
from Old Man Emu, if that's what you're after.
<http://www.rocky-road.com/xjome.html>
B
In article <cUKGd.3751$hu.2335@fed1read01>,
"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote:
> Front coils arent that expensive and if I was going through the hassle of
> installing spacers, I would just get replacement coils. Problem is, they
> dont just sell 2" lift coils.
> KH
>
--
Brian Heller
It is easier to tame wild beasts
than to conquer the human mind.