89PBR96

i need new shocks the one that came with the rustys lift suck

4.3L XJ

Well I guess now is the time to take care of that. I would suggest that you get all your lifting done and then figure it out. email me and I can give you some help figuring out what you need.

89PBR96

Thanks i'm tryin to get everything inline before june i'd like to hit the badlands but i will rip my flares off if i don't get that little clearance i need as for shocks i have none at the time on the rear don't no why but the fronts are real noisey and were the bushings out fast so i'm goin to try for a inch of clearance and replace and install shocks

thelaststarfighter13

don't use blocks in the back if you want anything more then looks. blocks will make it higher but make you extremely prone to axle wrap and wheel hop.

red99xjsummitco

you can look at my rig i got 2 inch spacers above my springs and 2 inch shackles for the extra lift.....my setup works good.im trimmed too.

89PBR96

My fenders are trimmed just like yours what size is your lift and tires?

4.3L XJ

It sounds like you might not have the right length of shocks now. Shock bushings should last a long time. On of the things that knocks them out is if the shock is bottoming out or getting fully extended under pressure.

89PBR96

Ya i'm not for sure on the shocks they came with the lift so i would think they are the right size and they have only been on since dec and wore out a set of upper bushings i don't like them so hopefully soon i get mounts welded up for the rears and install 4 new shocks

REWSTER

this should answer your bumpstop ?

http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoBumpstops.htm

bigin2009

how much lift can a standard shock that comes in lift kits hold up too?

4.3L XJ

If it is set up correctly, any amount in theory.

bigin2009

I was told if after 4.5 inches of lift the the shocks that came in my kit were going to run out of travel?

4.3L XJ

I can't vouch for kits. Too many to keep track of. I can however with a set of bar pin eliminators install shocks up to 30" long with 14 inches of travel. That should just about cover it. The shocks I currently have on my front are 27" long

89PBR96

Does this hurt any clearance on the trail if not it looks like i need to do this also

98x2xj

I have 33x12.5's on 4.5 suspension.
High C.O.G. scares me.
If you fully flex your suspension your tires will still rub without extended bumpstops.



















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