I own a 1997 Jeep Cherokee and the previous owner never replaced the shocks so they are due.

I'd like to keep a general stock ride height but raise the rear about an 1" to 1.5" to make up for sag in the rear when hauling a trailer.

Not necessarily looking for the cheapest but want to keep and OEM ride quality.

What are my options? I did a search but most of the threads I saw were lift kit related.

Thanks!
-Ben

 

If your budget can handle I would look at OME (OldManEmu). Get a set of shocks, are said to be among the best, and Med duty rear springs, $500-$700.

 

add a leaf in the back or new shakles

 

DO NOT USE AN ADD A LEAF! it is one STIFF THICK leaf that goes in your pack. Get a set of shackles for the rear. They will keep your stock ride quality. I have heard many god things aboug using chevy/ford lowering shackles. I personally use Tera Flex shackles as you can grease them and they are beefy and gussetted.

 

Thanks for the good info guys. Any other recommendations on shocks?

 

just curious, when you said OEM ride quality, did you mean that you don't want the ride quality to get worse? cause, the ride quality with most lift kits is much better than stock... and more than likely, it will only cost you just a little bit more to get a mild lift kit vs. new shocks and rear leafs.

 

Better than OEM would be better.

What mild lift kit are you thinking? After seeing some prices, I think your right. I'd probably be better off going with a 3" lift kit or a little less for the money. There are so many to choose from...I don't want something that will be sagging in the rear after a few years...

 

Just my opinion I highly recommend the OME(old man emu). THey are made my ARB and here is the specs off of the website:

http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Suspe...prings/34.aspx

here where i found to buy them. I believe you might get them cheaper off of the ARB website:

http://www.rocky-road.com/xjome.html

 

Thanks for the advice and the sites. I'll give them a call.

I'll go with the OME 3" lift and just be done with it.