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Shocks for an M38-A1?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 53m38a1, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. Feb 12, 2006
    53m38a1

    53m38a1 New Member

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    I'm trying to get my jeep to comfortable ride condition while I am restoring the trany. I'd like to replace the shocks right now, but am not too concerned about having orriginals. Is there a model of shock that I can get at Pep Boys or somewhere like that that will fit on my jeep? there have been no lift modifications or anything else done to her, just as an FYI.
     
    53m38a1, Feb 12, 2006
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  2. Feb 12, 2006
    thall

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    check a listing for a cj5... should be the same shock.... use your favorite supplier...
     
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  3. Feb 12, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just know that shock absorbers won't smooth out the stiff stock leaf springs....
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2006
    53m38a1

    53m38a1 New Member

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    Thanks, I will check them out. I know the shocks won't solve all my problems, but right now, my leaf springs are bouncing off the bottom of my frame, so I have to do something.
     
    53m38a1, Feb 12, 2006
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    52-willy

    52-willy New Member

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    if thay are bouncing off the frame you either need shocks bad or have a broken spring/springs
    if you need springs im might be able to help you out with a hole set
     
    52-willy, Feb 12, 2006
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    X2. Sounds like your springs are shot. Shocks won't do much good if the springs aren't in decent condition.
     
    w3srl, Feb 12, 2006
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  7. Feb 13, 2006
    53m38a1

    53m38a1 New Member

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    After further review, I suspect that you all are correct that my issue stems from shot springs, so I guess that is what I really need to look for next.
     
    53m38a1, Feb 13, 2006
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Figure in the neighborhood of $80 bux per spring, plus shipping and hardware, unless you have alocal spring shop that can whip you up a set for less. Shocks should run you $15-$20 bux per unit at your FLAPS.
     
    w3srl, Feb 13, 2006
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    jd7

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    Might be a good time to look at a lift kit w/shocks if you intend to do that. If you search you often can find a 1' to 2 1/2" kit w/shocks under $500. You'll spend that much putting stock springs back under it, you could buy used onse ones but then you take a chance of them being the same as yours.
     
    jd7, Feb 13, 2006
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