Dadinator Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hey folks. Going with the econo 2 inch spacers in front and drop shackles in back on the old mule. For Looks mostly. Factory ride height works fine for me for what I do with the truck. While I have the front axle out, thought it would be a good time. While I am at it, the factory shocks look rough. Rusty, etc. Should I replace? They are not leaking. If I do, what do you recommend? Will stock spec shocks work with this little lift? It is a Metric Ton. Does that matter on shocks? Should I replace the steering stabilizer at the same time? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I would, simply because you're probably going to see an improvement just by going to new shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvzj Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 As long as you don't wheel it heavy I would think stockers would be fine in length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks. What about all the other questions? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Ok. I just looked at some shocks on line and it seems to me that the stock shocks for a ZJ are good for 2" in the front of a ZJ and you *should* be ok with the ZJ shocks as well (they're good for 2-2.5 on the back of the XJ). Now, which ones to get? I have a feeling that the Monroe Reflex shocks would work well, being that they're made by Tenneco, I'm going to assume they're similar to some of their Rancho offerings. I would say go ahead and change the steering stabilizer as well as address any bushings that look hashed. You got the tires off anyway, might as well dive in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Stock length shocks are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 If you don't want to spend a lot of $$ (who does?) consider a set of "take off" shocks from a new JK. I recently sold a set to an MJ guy on Ebay w. 2" of lift, and he wrote me back and said he loved them. He said they were just a little bit stiffer than the originals due to the JK's weight, but perfect. You can find these on Ebay for very cheap. Just another option......... http://comancheclub.com/topic/40579-sold-2012-jeep-j-k-take-off-shocks-front-rear/?hl=shocks http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monotube-shocks-Jeep-Wrangler-Rubicon-2013-take-offs-500-miles-like-new-/271422419032?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f32097058&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Ive done the JK takeoffs. They are about an inch longer than stock and will require minor modding to make them fit. The JK Rubi and regular JK shocks are the same length so it shouldnt matter which ones you get. For mine with 2wd rear springs and longer shackles the rear JK shocks are a small bit too short, but work fine for normal driving and hauling and ride great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsNTrucks Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I have the same issue but my truck came with the tow package and I do use it for towing. is this a "metric ton"? I just read the about using the take-offers from a JK and that sounds like the way to go.... just want to make sure that the extra weight won't be an issue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Just bit the bullet and ordered some Monroe Sensa-Tracs from local parts store. I am cheap, but figure this will be the only set I will buy so spent a little extra. They seem to have good reviews. Ordered the 2" pucks online. The shackles I can get at the local parts store too. Still need new tires, emergency brake cable, windshield and heater blower motor. And headliner and probably new seats. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I have the Monroe ReFlex on my Cummins and they are amazing. They are the best riding shock I have ever put on a stock vehicle. I'm not sure if they make them for MJs but if you have a 3/4 ton truck they are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The ZJ set of Monroes fits an MJ with up to 2" of lift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Just bit the bullet and ordered some Monroe Sensa-Tracs from local parts store. I am cheap, but figure this will be the only set I will buy so spent a little extra. They seem to have good reviews. I hope they last for you. I put a set of new Sensa-tracs on my truck when I first got it, then when I did a lift about a year later and swapped them out for OME shocks, two out of the four, the RR and LF shocks, were shot. Push them down, and they didn't return as the valves were blown out on them. Maybe I just got a bad set. But never again............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I put a 2.5 lift on the rear of my rig and kept bottoming out [overextending] the stock shocks on parking lot speed bumps. I moved to cheapo Rancho shocks as a quick fix and hate them. Is there a Bilstein that will work for this kind on a lift of 2" or so? /threadjack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Measure your "at rest" eye-to-eye distance and go from there. This is the Bilstein p/n I used for about the same lift as yours: 19.5" at rest Bilstein 33-185606 5100 Series (14.06" - 22.50") Also extended the rear bumpstops 1" as below: http://comancheclub.com/topic/31856-quick-and-easy-rear-bumpstop-extensions/?hl=bumpstops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks for the Bilstein part number, Don! No problems with aluminum corrosion with the bumpstop extensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 No problems. I used a piece of plastic sheet between the aluminum and steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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