JeepcoMJ Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Just got mine! full cherokee set of 6" edelbrock extreme travel external reservoir shocks (monotubes) front length; compressed....18.5" extended....29.5" rear length; compressed....will update when I measure extended....will update when I measure comes with: mounting hardware for reservoirs (I chose not to use their bolts for that...used them for the front shock lower bolts) mounting straps for reservoirs zip-tie for covers 1 large decal each shock, one small decal each set (front, rear) the rears come with a bar pin like cherokees use in the rear. I took it out and utilized my stock upper mounts and the lower mounts I had put on. Need to bump stop rear by about 2" then do some flex tests with the thing and probably build triangulated rear mounts. the fronts mount like stock shocks...bar pin lower, with a bolt on the upper as normal. I left that system alone. These shocks only allow around 4" of up travel, so at 6.5" I need to bump stop by about 3 to 3.5" pics of all 4 shocks old rough country fronts compared to edelbrock shocks front shocks, and how I mounted them. the reservoirs will be covered by the factory splash guard to keep them from getting damaged, and the line needs to be secured. also, because I drilled through into the cab to mount the reservoirs, I will need to waterproof that part of the cab. rear shocks and how I mounted the reservoirs. I have come down on rocks in that area before...but with the storage I'm building there, there will be a skid plate in that area to protect them. my opinions on the road ride... GREAT!. easily 10 times better than the rough country shocks. no more jerky ride. the rear shocks I used to have failed, so every bump would kick the arse end of the truck up in the air. not anymore. it drives like it's factory height with nice shocks...you feel the bumps, but not much. cracks in the pavement you hardly notice. I'll post some flex info on them when I get the bump stops taken care of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 on a side note, the wheels hook better now because they're not coming off the ground every time i hit a bump :rotf: :rotfl2: :banana: :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Better make sure your bumpstopped correctly in the front so the tire's don't grab the hoses at full compression. Got my set the other day as well for the wife's XJ. I think I'm gonna mount the resi's under the hood somehow. Don't have time to install them yet but the hoses are a LOT longer than I thought they'd be so I need to get creative for a safe place to mount them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 those are the stupidest shocks i've ever seen :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Better make sure your bumpstopped correctly in the front so the tire's don't grab the hoses at full compression. Got my set the other day as well for the wife's XJ. I think I'm gonna mount the resi's under the hood somehow. Don't have time to install them yet but the hoses are a LOT longer than I thought they'd be so I need to get creative for a safe place to mount them. no $#^& sherlock. didn't I post that I have to bump stop? anyways, you don't want to mount them under hood. with the temperatures inside there, your shocks will get very hot and that is not a good thing for operation on external reservoir shocks. my location is about as good as it gets. well, at least without taking the fender off to mount them higher. the factory splash shield will cover them and protect them from getting damaged...and with the rock rails going on it, there won't be much chance of crushing the reservoir by crushing the fender into it. I'll probably build a small bracket or something to ensure they don't get wrecked even if that does happen. wade, you're a joker :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I saw a good write-up on NAXJA where somebody mounted the reservoirs up inside the fenders like where the later model washer tank is. Those shocks look crazy long and skinny.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Since you asked for opinions and "etc", I'll offer an "etc". It seems you've forgotten to copy and paste this in your "what did you do to your MJ today" thread after you did it on your MJ 757 project thread. Why not just post in all three? :smart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Since you asked for opinions and "etc", I'll offer an "etc". It seems you've forgotten to copy and paste this in your "what did you do to your MJ today" thread after you did it on your MJ 757 project thread. Why not just post in all three? :smart: not going for post count, going for at least letting people know what the deal is with the shocks...especially since you can't get any solid info out of edelbrock on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 What do they cost? I could look it up, but I'm not the type... My only comment right now is that reusing the factory style stud mount in the front seems kinda like a bad idea. However, since there isn't actually and GOOD alternative save doing some cutting and welding, it's rather a moot point. And you should use some DG/Addel clamps (I have no idea what the non-aviation term for them is, they're just steel line clamps with rubber cushions in them) to hold the braided line up in the fender, just because. Braided stainless tends to murder anything it chafes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 What do they cost? I could look it up, but I'm not the type... My only comment right now is that reusing the factory style stud mount in the front seems kinda like a bad idea. However, since there isn't actually and GOOD alternative save doing some cutting and welding, it's rather a moot point. And you should use some DG/Addel clamps (I have no idea what the non-aviation term for them is, they're just steel line clamps with rubber cushions in them) to hold the braided line up in the fender, just because. Braided stainless tends to murder anything it chafes on. yeah, I'm planning on putting them on the front of the axle (or top/top-ish) and triangulating them in. I didn't need bumpstop extensions to keep the tires from rubbing before so don't really wish to do them now, so I'll flex it out and figure out my upper and lower mounting points then weld up the lowers mounts, then build new upper mounts on a small crossmember between the frame rails. yeah I'm gonna secure all four lines to save me from that hassle. also may cut out the factory front upper mounts and sink them up one more inch to gain another inch of up-travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 as for cost...edelbrock was having an 80% off sale. all four of them cost me right about $260 shipped. normally they were something like $223/shock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Since you asked for opinions and "etc", I'll offer an "etc". It seems you've forgotten to copy and paste this in your "what did you do to your MJ today" thread after you did it on your MJ 757 project thread. Why not just post in all three? :smart: not going for post count, going for at least letting people know what the deal is with the shocks...especially since you can't get any solid info out of edelbrock on them. Well, I'll agree with the lack of support from Edelbrock. Called today to try to get some help on choosing the right shock for the rears and the guy was like, "did you check the website?" "umm, yeah, that's why i'm calling. nothing listed for mj rears so looking for some direction on what model would be best. plenty to choose from with correct length, tell me which one would be most appropriately valved etc." "they're vehicle specific, if it's not listed for your truck, nothing's going to be the right application." Thanks for nothing! I'll figure out the best match on my own. On the other note, I'm not saying you are going for post count, you got that covered. Just seems a little self indulgent IMO. If your intent is to let people know what the deal is with the shocks, all the more reason to post it up in the "what have you done...today" thread also. 3 posts in 3 different threads will reach more people than 2 in 2. :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 as for cost...edelbrock was having an 80% off sale. all four of them cost me right about $260 shipped. normally they were something like $223/shock Wow. That's a samilar price to el-cheapo shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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