I've got a '96 4 door that I'm finishing up my 8-9" lift this week. The front is 8.5" Rusty's springs, and the Skyjacker subframe/lower arms and custom upper arms, using Johnny Joints throughout. Rear is just leafs with a longer shackle (no blocks).
I'm wanting to get a very nice set of shocks for it. My budget is under $400 for the set. Most of our trips are to Moab, but I want to use the Jeep in the dunes more and I usually end up moving pretty fast on the desert roads wherever I end up. My last few sets of shocks have severely overheated, to the point of discoloring the rod of the shock. I'm considering buying the 5150's, but they are probably out of my price range. Perhaps I can get them for just the front. I'm leaning toward the 255/70 valving front and rear.
I found the complete set of four 5125's, 12" travel fronts and 10" travel rears, for $292 shipped.
Does anybody have any first hand experience with these? Is there a different brand I should consider? Valving ideas?
Thanks!
Jared
I'm wanting to get a very nice set of shocks for it. My budget is under $400 for the set. Most of our trips are to Moab, but I want to use the Jeep in the dunes more and I usually end up moving pretty fast on the desert roads wherever I end up. My last few sets of shocks have severely overheated, to the point of discoloring the rod of the shock. I'm considering buying the 5150's, but they are probably out of my price range. Perhaps I can get them for just the front. I'm leaning toward the 255/70 valving front and rear.
I found the complete set of four 5125's, 12" travel fronts and 10" travel rears, for $292 shipped.
Does anybody have any first hand experience with these? Is there a different brand I should consider? Valving ideas?
Thanks!
Jared