DansGreyMj Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 r they the same length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 r they the same length No. For unlifted vehicles, XJ (SOA) shocks full extension is about 20" (travel 12.75-20.00). The MJ (SUA) shocks are 23" (travel 14.3-23.0). Mounting details are different too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Real world example. I pulled a decent set of Gabriel gas shocks out of the rear of an XJ I bought for the drive train. The 2WD SWB Comanche I have here needs rear shocks big time, so I thought I could possibly remove the bar pins and get by with them in the MJ. My initial measurements suggested they'd be just about maxed out at rest, but I thought they woud bolt in. So I chopped the end off each bar pin and pushed them out. When I tried to mount the shocks in the MJ, even fully extended they were about 1/2" too short. You can buy new shocks (stock height) from Pep Boys or Auto Zone for $10 each if you're in a bind. Don't even bother fooling around with XJ stuff. Not on the rear, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I have a complete cross reference for substitute MJ rear shocks (unlifted) based on travel. Some of these vehicles include Toyota FJs, Nissan Frontiers, Isuzu pickups, Chevy LUVs, even Ford vans. Sometimes you can find these on Ebay for cheap. Have swapped a few prelift and all worked well. If I could figure a way to upload this list (an XL spreadsheet) I would. But if anyone needs it, I shoot it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I just measure and hit the monroe catalouge. If I didn't want a monroe shock, I can get the guys at the parts store to look up their normal application and find another brand shock for the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Yeah, that's true Dirty. But if you're looking for MJ rear shocks and know the vehicles that will substitute, you can do a search on Ebay for that particular vehicle and maybe save some $$. Once got a new set of spring assisted Gabriel shocks for an old Toy Land Cruiser for $15 shipped. They were a little stiff but they bolted right on and travel was correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Monroe's entire catalog is on-line, last I knew. At the end of the catalog they have two sections that are of interest to us type people. First is the section that lists the shocks by length (extended and compressed) and by what type of fittings are on each end. Using that you can find shock numbers with the length and end fittings you need. Then there's an application listing, in which you look up the shock you just chose for length and it tells you what vehicle it is supposed to fit. Once you know that, you can shop other brands and sources for shock to fit that vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I didn't realize the application chart was online. Hence I always made the flunkys at the parts store look it up. They aren't good for much, so I might as well show them how the monroe catalouge works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Then there's an application listing, in which you look up the shock you just chose for length and it tells you what vehicle it is supposed to fit. Once you know that, you can shop other brands and sources for shock to fit that vehicle. That's very true Eagle, however the vehicles listed on the Monroe site are not complete. I don't even remember where I got this rear MJ shock cross reference from, had it for years (think it was when I was stationed in Japan), but it contains compatible international vehicles too. It saves some time, and one of the vehicles listed as compatible is the Chev LUV pickup. Dayem, how many of these are left? Anyhow, if anyone wants it, I'll send it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 ill take a copy man... sounds like good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 ill take a copy man... sounds like good stuff Shoot me a PM w. your email addy and I'll send it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshrimpin Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Please send me a copy too . . . I'm shopping for new shocks this week. wtbarber@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 http://freefileupload.net/ place to stick that excel file temporarily so we can all download it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 http://freefileupload.net/ place to stick that excel file temporarily so we can all download it. Okay, it's here, an MSWord doc: http://freefileupload.net/file.php?file ... Shocks.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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