Shocks

[JeepFanactic]

I am gathering parts for a 3 in lift for my 87 MJ.  Where can I find the right size shock for a particular lift?  What do you suggest?  

 

 

Thanks

[DirtyComanche]

I have Bilstein 24-188197 in the front.  I like them.

 

My rears are some super cheap Monroe gas shocks that have been relocated.  I don't like them, but they were super cheap...  Will upgrade to Bilsteins probably at some point.  Or even just a better Monroe or KYB.

[strictlyxjs]

late 90s f150 rear shocks are perfect for a 3 inch lifted mj. i found two brand new monroe shocks in a wrecked f150 at the boneyard. $16 for the pair

[Eagle]

Go to the Monroe web site and look up the shock numbers for a stock MJ. Then go to their dimensional charts and find the actual dimensions and end fittings for those shocks:

 

http://www.monroe.com/downloads/install-instructions-guides/MonroeMountingLengthSpecifications.pdf

 

Then look through the listings for shocks with the same end fittings but 3 inches longer. If you're happy with Monroe shocks, your research is complete. If you want a different brand -- look up what vehicle those longer Monroes fit, then search shocks for that vehicle.

[shelbyluvv]

I have Zone Off-road Hydro shocks on my truck and they ride very good. I have absolutely no complaints about them.

[JeepFanactic]

Thanks for all the help

[Eagle]

I just remembered that I had these from a similar discussion awhile ago. Might help.

 

 

 

[JeepFanactic]

Thanks Eagle this is really helpful.

[Eagle]

Those are ALL stock shocks, though. Some were direct look-ups in the Monroe catalog, others I chased down through the process I described above. For shocks to fit a 3-1/2" lift, you'll want to find something with a mid-travel length approximately 3 inches longer. Approximately is good enoigh -- going through the Monroe listings, you'll find that the lengths for one series of shock aren't exactly the same as for another, but both are listed for stock vehicles.