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My '79 J10, 360, T18, D20, needs new shocks. My choices are: ProComp ES9000, Superlift Superide or Skyjacker Nitro. Anybody using these and have recomendations?
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depends on your plans. On or offroad?
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ES9000's were pretty stiff IMO. No experience with the others.Originally posted by Ristow
i bet it was Simon....
he's such big meanie that way...
please don't tell him i said that....Comment
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In my opinion all of those "white" shocks are pretty much the same. Get the cheapest ones because none are going to ride great.Austin
1991 Hunter Green Grand Wagoneer
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Originally posted by rustywagoneers_comComment
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i always thought the same about the "white shocks" figured they were all the same junk but never knew for sure.1978 wagoneer, jasper 360 performer intake holley 600,700r4, twinstick dana 300, dana 44s with 4.10s and Yukon zip locker, York oba, 4" rusty's spring lift, 33x10.50 km2, ramsey ford front bumper with worm drive ramsey winch, 4" pipe air tank rear bumper with spare tire swing out.Comment
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They are all built by Monroe with slightly different valving.Originally posted by Ristow
i bet it was Simon....
he's such big meanie that way...
please don't tell him i said that....Comment
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I'm going to Ouray-current shocks were on when I got my J10 thought it was time for a change.Originally posted by CarnuckComment
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I just bought Skyjacker Hydro shocks. They're a little cheaper than the Nitros. I bought them because they had shocks closest to OEM measurements and they're cheap. I have a feeling my axle/suspension setup will change at some point, but I need shocks now. Haven't driven on them yet though...Zack - 68 J2000, AMC 327, 4bbl intake, dual exhaust, Pertronix upgrade, Holley 600cfm, T18, dana 20 (twin sticked), 3" body lift w/ 35x12.50 MTRs ~ running AND driving!Comment
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Spend a little extra money and go to a reputible off road shop and get a set of Bilstiens. I saved up quite a while, bu it might be one of the best upgrades I have done for the Jeep. From what I understand, the Ranchos, Pro-comp, Sky Jacker are all from the same company. You can get Bilstiens that are valved better for a heavier Jeep like ours. Plus you can have them meassure for the proper size and even customize how much up-travel and down-travel you want. If your going to off road your Jeep, then do it right the first time like I didn't. Just my .02 cents.The War Wagon: 1986 GW- SOA/SF on 33X12.50's, 360/727/NP228, CS 144 Alt, OBA
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Yup. Ridle like rock, but if you need a shock to control bounce on the bumps, ther're excellent. Corner really nice as well, but they are very stiff and your kidneys will feel it.Originally posted by addicted
I have an almost new set of 4 Rancho RS5000's. P/N #RS5113. Find out if they fit yours.'72 Jeep Wagoneer Custom, 360 V8
I love how arguements end as soon as Ristow comments. Ristow is right...again.Comment
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Like Austin said same stuff with different name. I got rid of the Ranchos for the pro comps and no different, Sometimes I feel like I'm driving an outhouse after two bowls of beans. All my rides are getting Bilstiens from now on.Jennifer: 89 GW 360/727/D44 2"lift 31" BF KM2
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YUP!! Bilstiens, best investment, next to the 455 Olds I've done.
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