the TURD
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- SE Michigan
Hi guys, new member here.
I've owned my XJ for 2 years now (just hit 190K), and has had sagging stock springs and shocks the whole time. I'm going to redo the suspension using ZJ upcountry front coils and a new HD leaf pack in the rear, basically following this recipe with a few changes http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm
I'm looking for a little lift (1.5") and a firmer more controlled suspension. I don't need it to be flexy, and would like to eliminate the wallowing and brake dive. I don't do that much off-roading (only a couple times per year), so a firmer suspension that provides a nicer on-road experience is my target.
What I'd like to know is what recommendations do you have for shocks. The article recommends Monroe sensa-tracs. If the front shocks they recommend were available, I'd have ordered them already, but they seem to be discontinued. That has me looking at alternatives. I'd love some Adjustable shocks, or nice fox shocks but $100 each is a bit too much for my budget. The Crown Heavy duty shocks seem like they might be what I'm looking for, but I cant find the compressed/expanded length specs anywhere...
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56019_0003.htm
any other recommendations or info?
Thanks
Jesse
I've owned my XJ for 2 years now (just hit 190K), and has had sagging stock springs and shocks the whole time. I'm going to redo the suspension using ZJ upcountry front coils and a new HD leaf pack in the rear, basically following this recipe with a few changes http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm
I'm looking for a little lift (1.5") and a firmer more controlled suspension. I don't need it to be flexy, and would like to eliminate the wallowing and brake dive. I don't do that much off-roading (only a couple times per year), so a firmer suspension that provides a nicer on-road experience is my target.
What I'd like to know is what recommendations do you have for shocks. The article recommends Monroe sensa-tracs. If the front shocks they recommend were available, I'd have ordered them already, but they seem to be discontinued. That has me looking at alternatives. I'd love some Adjustable shocks, or nice fox shocks but $100 each is a bit too much for my budget. The Crown Heavy duty shocks seem like they might be what I'm looking for, but I cant find the compressed/expanded length specs anywhere...
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56019_0003.htm
any other recommendations or info?
Thanks
Jesse
