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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: BooBoo on October 09, 2013, 04:39:22 PM

Title: Advice please guys, which rear shocks are best for 2001 Grand Cherokee ?
Post by: BooBoo on October 09, 2013, 04:39:22 PM

I need to replace the rear shocks for my 2001 Grand Cherokee v8 (one of the shocks is leaking oil) . I'm not using my Jeep for anything adventurous yet and to be honest its going to be tarmac and grass verges for a while yet so I was thinking of using Monroe shocks or something similar  ; any brands known to fit better or worse than others ?

 

Title: Re: Advice please guys, which rear shocks are best for 2001 Grand Cherokee ?
Post by: Mike2909 on October 09, 2013, 08:46:41 PM

 My personal opinion for a road only WJ Grand Cherokee are Bilstein B4 shocks.They give a totally different ride compared to the OE shocks (for on the road). They are not the cheapest but worth the £s.

Title: Re: Advice please guys, which rear shocks are best for 2001 Grand Cherokee ?
Post by: Snowman on October 10, 2013, 08:15:11 AM

In fact, for any car, the answer is normally Bilstiens.
:)

Title: Re: Advice please guys, which rear shocks are best for 2001 Grand Cherokee ?
Post by: bgbazz on October 10, 2013, 09:19:29 AM

Depends on your budget..I've been running Monroes for years on quite a few different vehicles with no problems at all. I've got them on my big, heavy Patrol and the ride is very smooth and stable, at any speed, on any surface.

Title: Re: Advice please guys, which rear shocks are best for 2001 Grand Cherokee ?
Post by: isle of man on October 10, 2013, 12:12:14 PM

Gasser swore by .....  THESE  (http://www.edelbrock.com/media/news/2007/automotive/082707-1.html)

Title: Re: Advice please guys, which rear shocks are best for 2001 Grand Cherokee ?
Post by: Jeepthang on October 10, 2013, 04:35:10 PM

I used the Edelbrock IAS's on my XJ. Damn good!!  :icon_super: :icon_super: