XJ Shock absorbers
09-08-2007, 11:39 AM
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Re: XJ Shock absorbers
DougW proclaimed:
> davebz1a wrote:
>
>>Can somebody recommend what shocks I should buy for my 2001 Cherokee
>>Sport? This car is driven by my wife, so I would like to have firm but
>>smooth ride. I replaced the stock shocks in my 97 XJ with Gabriel
>>Ultras and it rides real rough. Thanks Dave
>
>
> firm =/= smooth. :)
>
> You can try the Edelbrock IAS or similar self adjustable shocks.
> They ride smooth but tighten up depending on the load seen.
> Or you could go with a pure adjustable RS9000 or similar with onboard air. :)
>
> I've got the IAS shocks on mine and it's driven quite hard. The on-road
> is nice and smooth, but it corners on rails. It also takes a off-road
> hit quite nicely.
>
Whereas I have the Rancho RS9000SX and even on a Grand Cherokee they
remind you of the classic British Roadsters that used old bricks as
shock absorbers. For the casual driver I'd have to recommend against
the Rancho, particularly if you have loose back teeth.
> davebz1a wrote:
>
>>Can somebody recommend what shocks I should buy for my 2001 Cherokee
>>Sport? This car is driven by my wife, so I would like to have firm but
>>smooth ride. I replaced the stock shocks in my 97 XJ with Gabriel
>>Ultras and it rides real rough. Thanks Dave
>
>
> firm =/= smooth. :)
>
> You can try the Edelbrock IAS or similar self adjustable shocks.
> They ride smooth but tighten up depending on the load seen.
> Or you could go with a pure adjustable RS9000 or similar with onboard air. :)
>
> I've got the IAS shocks on mine and it's driven quite hard. The on-road
> is nice and smooth, but it corners on rails. It also takes a off-road
> hit quite nicely.
>
Whereas I have the Rancho RS9000SX and even on a Grand Cherokee they
remind you of the classic British Roadsters that used old bricks as
shock absorbers. For the casual driver I'd have to recommend against
the Rancho, particularly if you have loose back teeth.
09-08-2007, 11:39 AM
#72
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Re: XJ Shock absorbers
DougW proclaimed:
> davebz1a wrote:
>
>>Can somebody recommend what shocks I should buy for my 2001 Cherokee
>>Sport? This car is driven by my wife, so I would like to have firm but
>>smooth ride. I replaced the stock shocks in my 97 XJ with Gabriel
>>Ultras and it rides real rough. Thanks Dave
>
>
> firm =/= smooth. :)
>
> You can try the Edelbrock IAS or similar self adjustable shocks.
> They ride smooth but tighten up depending on the load seen.
> Or you could go with a pure adjustable RS9000 or similar with onboard air. :)
>
> I've got the IAS shocks on mine and it's driven quite hard. The on-road
> is nice and smooth, but it corners on rails. It also takes a off-road
> hit quite nicely.
>
Whereas I have the Rancho RS9000SX and even on a Grand Cherokee they
remind you of the classic British Roadsters that used old bricks as
shock absorbers. For the casual driver I'd have to recommend against
the Rancho, particularly if you have loose back teeth.
> davebz1a wrote:
>
>>Can somebody recommend what shocks I should buy for my 2001 Cherokee
>>Sport? This car is driven by my wife, so I would like to have firm but
>>smooth ride. I replaced the stock shocks in my 97 XJ with Gabriel
>>Ultras and it rides real rough. Thanks Dave
>
>
> firm =/= smooth. :)
>
> You can try the Edelbrock IAS or similar self adjustable shocks.
> They ride smooth but tighten up depending on the load seen.
> Or you could go with a pure adjustable RS9000 or similar with onboard air. :)
>
> I've got the IAS shocks on mine and it's driven quite hard. The on-road
> is nice and smooth, but it corners on rails. It also takes a off-road
> hit quite nicely.
>
Whereas I have the Rancho RS9000SX and even on a Grand Cherokee they
remind you of the classic British Roadsters that used old bricks as
shock absorbers. For the casual driver I'd have to recommend against
the Rancho, particularly if you have loose back teeth.
09-08-2007, 11:39 AM
#73
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Posts: n/a
Re: XJ Shock absorbers
DougW proclaimed:
> davebz1a wrote:
>
>>Can somebody recommend what shocks I should buy for my 2001 Cherokee
>>Sport? This car is driven by my wife, so I would like to have firm but
>>smooth ride. I replaced the stock shocks in my 97 XJ with Gabriel
>>Ultras and it rides real rough. Thanks Dave
>
>
> firm =/= smooth. :)
>
> You can try the Edelbrock IAS or similar self adjustable shocks.
> They ride smooth but tighten up depending on the load seen.
> Or you could go with a pure adjustable RS9000 or similar with onboard air. :)
>
> I've got the IAS shocks on mine and it's driven quite hard. The on-road
> is nice and smooth, but it corners on rails. It also takes a off-road
> hit quite nicely.
>
Whereas I have the Rancho RS9000SX and even on a Grand Cherokee they
remind you of the classic British Roadsters that used old bricks as
shock absorbers. For the casual driver I'd have to recommend against
the Rancho, particularly if you have loose back teeth.
> davebz1a wrote:
>
>>Can somebody recommend what shocks I should buy for my 2001 Cherokee
>>Sport? This car is driven by my wife, so I would like to have firm but
>>smooth ride. I replaced the stock shocks in my 97 XJ with Gabriel
>>Ultras and it rides real rough. Thanks Dave
>
>
> firm =/= smooth. :)
>
> You can try the Edelbrock IAS or similar self adjustable shocks.
> They ride smooth but tighten up depending on the load seen.
> Or you could go with a pure adjustable RS9000 or similar with onboard air. :)
>
> I've got the IAS shocks on mine and it's driven quite hard. The on-road
> is nice and smooth, but it corners on rails. It also takes a off-road
> hit quite nicely.
>
Whereas I have the Rancho RS9000SX and even on a Grand Cherokee they
remind you of the classic British Roadsters that used old bricks as
shock absorbers. For the casual driver I'd have to recommend against
the Rancho, particularly if you have loose back teeth.
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