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Shock Absorber Recommendations

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jonbbrew, Aug 23, 2020.

  1. Aug 23, 2020
    Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

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    Hello all,

    Moving a long on my project and need to keep parts coming in ahead of time. I know i can just pick any shock manufacturer off the shelf but is there any recommendations that any of you may have for stock ride height? I do not need exotic or special at all just wondering what worked well for any of you...Ie FCS, Monroe, Gabriel, KYB etc...

    Any part numbers always appreciated.
     
  2. Aug 24, 2020
    RedWing

    RedWing Member

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    I’m at the same stage and would also appreciate any recommendations.
     
  3. Aug 24, 2020
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    Stock suspension?
     
  4. Aug 24, 2020
    Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

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    Yes
     
  5. Aug 24, 2020
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    I would go for set of matching stocl nitrogen shocks from a good manufacturer. Monroe or gabriel. If you like autozone, then a lifetime duralast might be an inexpensive choice.
     
  6. Aug 25, 2020
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    I checked Rockauto for a '65. KYBs are $18. That would be my bet.
     
  7. Aug 25, 2020
    Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

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    That is what I was thinking too. Plus there is a rebate.
     
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  8. Aug 25, 2020
    Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    The Jeep shop put me 4 blue Monroe for my CJ5, 2 broke after some time. I did not discuss the price.
    So... do not hesitate to pay and look for the best.
     
  9. Aug 25, 2020
    teletech

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    Just a thought: gas-charged shocks stiffen your suspension and ride. That might not be what you want for a Jeep in most conditions.
    The gas-charged shocks provide reductions in fade and aeration, which are great features going over washboard at high speed. The stiffer shocks will help with body roll in cornering, if you even have any. At lower speeds like rock crawling and for normal city driving I'm not sure they do much other than give you a stiffer back at the end of the day?
     
  10. Aug 25, 2020
    ziv

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    If the shocks dont fit the suspension they will brake. Monroe are good, i use them for many years, you just have to get them in the right size (full open and close length).
     
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  11. Aug 25, 2020
    Alan28

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    These shocks were provided and fixed on my Jeep by a well known Jeep shop. I paid. They repair all Jeeps so they know their job but a mistake is possible. the part broke at the welding so maybe bad Monroe work.
    2 broke. 1 we re welded and it is ok, the other one was exchanged by Jeep shop.
     
  12. Aug 25, 2020
    boopiejones

    boopiejones I can’t drive 55

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    Not sure how they could possibly break like that unless they’re too short and get stretched past their limit.

     
  13. Aug 25, 2020
    timgr

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    Yes, if they don't fit they will break. The collapsed length has to be shorter than the distance between the pins at maximum upward travel. The pins can break too.
     
  14. Aug 25, 2020
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    I went with Gabriel (budget) hydraulic shocks...I like the softer shock and don't drive high speed on washboard etc. I have no complaints for what I do. I'd say its more important to get the right length than anything else.
     
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