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Shocks

Alamo CJ8

Alamo CJ8

Alamo CJ8
City
Atlanta
State
GA
I am going with the advice received regarding my steering stabilizer question. In replacing the front end parts I decided to go with 4 new shocks also. Keeping in mind on road 95% of the time with stock suspension and 31's any recommendations on shocks?

Thanks,

Tom
 
Rancho RSX..they have an inertia valve in them that softens the expansion joints and washboard roads better than anything on the road..this is technology that actually works..
 
Scott,

You would recommend the RSX as opposed to the 9000's.

Is there a reason for that. Could you comment on the differences between the two.

I am thinking of new shocks for mine and trying to figure out what is best and what actually works compared to the Hype.


Carl
 
rsx are much better on the road..because they are stiff for handling..but the inertia valve opens when u hit a bump...i like the 9000s cause u can adjust them soft for off road..but if it is a daily driver...definately the RSX...when u got ur tires aired down..shocks are not that important(and i make em..lol)..so i would go with what works on the road and that is definately the rsx..i have them on on my rigs.....as a side note..the rsx was originally designed for the cherokee..and works perfect on them..
 
I have the adjustable MX6s, they give a very smooth ride on low settings and can firm up well with it at number 8 setting.
 
I have had good luck with Monroe... Can't remember which model, but they have held up well.
 
I like my bilstein 5100s really well but without the sway bar I might need a bit stiffer shock, maybe an adjustable. But the Bilsteins have been excellent
 
Hey, I know this sounds like a silly question but where is a good place to get the Rancho RSX shocks for an un-lifted '8? I have checked 5 of the usual online Jeep parts places and find several listings for the newer Jeeps and for lifted CJ's. I know I must be overlooking the obvious but any help would be appreciated.

Sincerely,
 
Rancho is owned by Monroe. You should be able to order them at Advanced Auto (I know they were an option thrown out by them when I bought my shocks)...
 
if it is an 81 the numbers are rsx17005 front and rsx17006 rear

if it is an 82-86 the number are rsx17007 front and rsx17008 rear
 
Thanks, Scott. I checked Oreilly's online but the rsx 17008 for the rear gives no results. I have not dropped by the store in person, yet. The rsx 17007 gives a result on their website...are you sure on the numbers? Not so much questioning it from you, I just want to make sure on the numbers when I go to the store and ask. I found a spec listing on another site and the "17008" rears seem to be about 1" longer than the "17007" fronts...is this correct?

Sincerely,
 
i did not pull the specs..i just looked in the catalog...and those are the right numbers for 0 to 1 inch lift


i was looking at the old catlog..just looked at our latest catalog and theyare not listed anymore...remind me monday and i will check to see if we have then in the distribution center....other wise..i will look at the catalog and figure out an alternate shock that will work for you...the numbers i gave u are correct..it is possible oreilleys have them in their warhouse...i would definately go by there and see.
 
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Part Numbers Being Dropped From 2008 Catalog
Rs306
Rs619
Rs718
Rs722
Rs733
Rs738
Rs961
Rs965
Rs985
Rs987
Rs988
Rs995
Rs1625
Rs1902
Rs5131
Rs5135
Rs5139
Rs5141
Rs5146
Rs5155
Rs5156
Rs5169
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Rs5184
Rs5230
Rs5408
Rs5514
Rs5517
Rs5518
Rs5519
Rs5536
Rs5538
Rs5539
Rs5607
Rs6407
Rs6442
Rs6451
Rs6476
Rs6500
Rs6588
Rs6603
Rs6614
Rs6647
Rs6677
Rs6710
Rs6747
Rs6748
Rs7600
Rs8206
Rs8207
Rs8216
Rs8407
Rs8409
Rs8411
Rs8413
Rs8414
Rs8415
Rs8416
Rs8702
Rs17409
Rs17412
Rs17432
Rs17437
Rs17460
Rs17472
Rs17476
Rs17481
Rs17490
Rs17491
Rs17492
Rs17493
Rs17496
Rs24043
Rs42056
Rs44154
Rs44182
Rs60620
Rs60622
Rs60688
Rs70254
Rs97260
Rs97483
Rs99007
Rs99111
Rs99125
Rs99155
Rs99156
Rs99205
Rs99243
Rs99246
Rs99247
Rs99251
Rs99270
Rs99772
Rs99778
Rs99779
Rs600155
Rsx17002
Rsx17003
rsx17006
Rsx17007
Rsx17008rsx17015
Rsx17016
Rsx17017
Rsx17019
Rsx17022
Rsx17027
Rsx17029
Rsx17031
Rsx17046
Rsx17047
Rsx17049
Rsx17050
Rsx17051
Rsx17052
Rsx17054
Rsx17058
Rsx17080
Rsx17302
Rsx17303
Rsx17304
Rsx17310
Rsx17311
Rsx17319
Rsx17320
Rsx17321
Rsx17322
Rsx17327
Rsx17328
Rsx17329
Rsx17330
Rsx17332
Rsx17345
 
BTT
Time for an update, Scott....

What do you recommend, now that the RSX is unavailable?
Same criteria.
 
let me do a little research..i may be able to find an rsx that will work...i will get back to you today
 
RSX17037 for the front
RSX17124 for the rear


note: the 17037 will requre that u use a 12mm or 7/16 bolt instead of the 1/2 that is stock....
 
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