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Shock Question??

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Sac26, Dec 11, 2005.

  1. Dec 11, 2005
    Sac26

    Sac26 New Member

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    I have a 4 inch spring over on my CJ-5 and i need new shocks. I have tweaked the jeep where one side was in the fender and one was on the ground and i measured the shocks. The short side was 12 and the long side was 14. is this the right approach???? any questions or advice for me thanks.
     
    Sac26, Dec 11, 2005
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  2. Dec 12, 2005
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Measure the shock locations pin-to-pin with the Jeep sitting level.
    Then review shock specs to find a shock where your measurement is about the middle of the range.
    If you run appropriate bumpstops you'll want less compression and more droop, so you can size your shocks that way.

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    I like the adjustable 9000 series. The 5000 series are too stiff (IMHO) for these Jeeps.
     
    lynn, Dec 12, 2005
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