stock wrangler X shocks
08-16-2009, 05:35 PM
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I'd really like to put the old man emu ones on it. My 265/75R16 BFG AT's are far from wearing down. So I won't be going to a bigger tire anytime soon (at least another 2 years). What I'm wondering is could i buy the old man emu 2" lift kit but only use the shocks from it while I have the smaller tires? Then when it's time to get new tires I'll buy bigger ones and then put on the rest of the lift kit. Would there be any reason not to do this since the Jeep has the stock bump stops to prevent overextension?
08-17-2009, 09:24 AM
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I've got the stock X shocks and I actually think they're fine... I do 99% on road and 1% extreme stupidity off-road... but I haven't had any issues and ride quality is smooth.
08-29-2009, 07:19 AM
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Vote Edelbrock
Stock X shocks are lousy, so I replaced with Mopar Rubicon shocks which are almost as lousy. Added Edelbrock IAS shocks and now my wife will ride with me again. Should I put the X shocks back on????
08-29-2009, 09:23 AM
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08-29-2009, 02:19 PM
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I contacted http://northridge4x4.com and they responded by saying the OME lift kit shocks are a little longer than the stock shocks. So for now I won't be getting the lift kit but when I do, I'll definitely get it from them.
08-30-2009, 02:58 PM
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I just installed a set of the Monroe Reflex shock on my 07 Unlimited X.
They are much more comfortable on road, less harsh on the bumps and pot holes.
Off road, they are better because they allow the suspense to move more readily and the occupants don't get thrown around as much.
rockauto.com[/url] sells them CHEAP
They are much more comfortable on road, less harsh on the bumps and pot holes.
Off road, they are better because they allow the suspense to move more readily and the occupants don't get thrown around as much.
rockauto.com[/url] sells them CHEAP
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