shock absorbers for GC

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RJ - 05 Apr 2007 06:24 GMT

I have a 97 Grand Cherokee that is pretty clearly in need of new shocks.
The driving it will get is 90%+ highway, but it does get off pavement
for significant distances when I can get to CO and UT. I drive dirt
pretty gently, but I want it to be capable for that use.

I'm interested in suggestions for good replacement shocks.

I live in the northeast, so rust is a factor. Are there any big gotchas
in replacing the shocks at home?

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Lon - 08 Apr 2007 22:10 GMT

RJ proclaimed:

> I have a 97 Grand Cherokee that is pretty clearly in need of new shocks.
> The driving it will get is 90%+ highway, but it does get off pavement
> for significant distances when I can get to CO and UT. I drive dirt
> pretty gently, but I want it to be capable for that use.
>
> I'm interested in suggestions for good replacement shocks.

Almost as personal a choice as a girl friend. For largely highway use,
I'd seriously give the Edelbrock IAS a recommend.

The Rancho RS9000SX adjustables can be tuned from inside the vehicle,
but they are a bit more hard core and somewhat bricklike unless you like
old british roadster style suspension.

> I live in the northeast, so rust is a factor. Are there any big gotchas
> in replacing the shocks at home?

Lots of PB Blaster, perhaps a friend or two. It can be a PITA getting
the old ones out. Some shops will do the install pretty doggone cheap,
say cheaper than the beer you'd need to bribe the friends.

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