Shocks for lifted KJ

[DeVilliers]

Hi all,

When I bought the Jeep, one of the things I did was to put a lift kit in and replace the shocks.
The front shocks are shot and did not even do 3000 miles.

Monroes......never again.
I have a kit similar to the one below.

Supreme Suspensions® - Pro Billet Series Suspension Full Lift Kit

Pro Billet Series Suspension Full Lift Kit by Supreme Suspensions®. Supreme Pro Billet lift kits are engineered to accurately lift and level your truck for a truly customized ride. Each front and rear lift component is CNC machined from solid billet aluminum blocks. Each spacer then receives...

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It may be the exact one, but can't remember.

I remember checking if longer shocks are required, and it's not the case.
2 questions:
Why are the shocks shot, with very minimal use, mostly black stuff and a little gravel
What do I replace it with? I can get Bilstein for a reasonable price.

Thanks

 

[lfhoward]

A couple of possibilities. Spacer lifts preload the springs. If the springs are old and shot, then you could be getting a lot of nose dive. If you don’t have the Teraflex extended bump stops, you could be topping out your shocks when that happens, and it could blow them out. Did you install extended bump stops with the lift?

 

[DeVilliers]

A couple of possibilities. Spacer lifts preload the springs. If the springs are old and shot, then you could be getting a lot of nose dive. If you don’t have the Teraflex extended bump stops, you could be topping out your shocks when that happens, and it could blow them out. Did you install extended bump stops with the lift?

Hi,
No, I did not. Did not think about it.
How much of an extension?

 

[klc]

I think the Teraflex stops are two inches longer. The part number is down there in my sig. You will need to call them as they are not listed on their website. 801.713.3314 I can’t remember exactly what I paid, maybe $26 for the pair.

 

[u2slow]

Teraflex's longer bumpstops would prevent the shock from bottoming out (i.e. max compression).

I put in Rancho shocks with the slightly stiffer CRD coils.

 

[DeVilliers]

Hi all,

New Bilstein shocks are in!
If I ever have to do it again, I'm selling the Jeep
Took me 11 hours to replace 4 shocks I also replaced the clevis bushes and brake pads so it took some extra time.
I'm waiting for the extended bump stops which will only come later, due to shipping all the way to South Africa.

 

[duderz7]

The clevis bushings are a bugger!