mjeff87 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 For all you guys in the 5-6" lift range, what front shocks are you running? I need to get the "borrowed" ones I have on now off and back to Pat :D Rough Country has a shock listed for a "4-6" lift (XJ), but the extended length is just a hair over 26", and my at-rest/static shock length now is about 23.5". Don't think that's gonna be enough, but I could get a bit more with a set of BPE's. I don't wanna blow the budget on front shocks, either....... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'll soon be running 3" lift MX-6s. But then that dang Ford axle requires a shock 2" shorter than my lift. :D Yeah I know, not a lot of help for you... :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I LOVE my 5150's. But they are a tad expensive... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroader461 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i have pro-comp ES3000's for a cherokee with 6" lift and my lower BPE's..they seem to work great so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorocks Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 rancho 5000s 28" extended i think... i will see if i still have a box and get the part number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have had the same set of Rancho RS9009's for 8 years. They have worked out very good, I have been happy with them. RS9009: open length 26.8", closed length 15.67", shock travel 11.13" Shock mounting: upper stock stud type, lower eye type no bar pin 5-way adjustable - soft valving (for use in dual shock applications) New ones are 9-way adjustable. Valving is very good for single shock use on a MJ/XJ. Settings: #1 is very soft, #3 is like stock and #5 is stiff I recomend these They can be tuned to your needs and have been great. I will be replacing these when money permits. Only because I want great shocks that are rebuildable and more fitting with my plans. My shock of choice is Bilstein 7100 14" travel short body remote reservoir shocks and I will use limiting straps to protect them. I also want to add some Bilstein Air Bump Stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I always use the ProComp ES9000's. I have them on both our YJ & MJ as well as on my Dodge Ram. The yare very affordably priced between $30 - $40 each depending on where you go & who you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 thanks for the input guys, I'm keeping this thread for future info. I've got a set of RE9000's that came off an XJ in the 'yard, but they're too short :oops: (actually had 2 sets....one of them is on the front of Jerry's MJ now). I got the RC ones delivered today, they were 34.99/ea thru JCWhitless (and they were 39.99 direct from RC :nuts: ) plus I got free shipping when I threw in a set of towhooks for the TJ. I'm gonna install these with a set of BPE's and see what travel I get. They are listed as 26.7" extended, plus the BPE's should give about another inch...we'll see. Once I determine front travel, and relocate the rear shock mounts back down to the tube with the RE brackets I have, I'm gonna do a full set of matched shocks. The Fed Ex fairy paid me a visit today.......got all this stuff (except the cat, she was already here ;) ) for about $130 :D HVAC control panel and hooks are for da TJ, shocks and cat (converter) for da MJ Jeff Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbliley Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 how much was the cat? You know I need one bad. Also, when you gonna wrench? This w/e? If it is raining I might bail on a trail work thing cause I am not ready for constant wet in the Mj yet. We might be able to get some stuff done in that covert shop you have access to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 BPE's are en route, so when they get here will determine wrench time. Wife is working Saturday, which leaves me free :D Sunday is supposed to be crappy/rain, FYI..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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