CHEAP USED 4-5" LIFT SHOCKS

kcsterling

kcsterling

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Hi, I have just installed a 5" lift on my XJ and do not like the lower frt shock extensions that I built. I would like a complete set of full length shocks for a 4-5" lift. What do you have? I am cheap, but do occasionally spend money.
Thanks, Art
 
I have 4 bilstein 5100's. They are used, not nexactly cheap but cheaper than new.

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pm or email me if interested. $175
 
I think I can get a set new heckethorns to you for about $125 plus shipping. They are inexpensive hydro shocks...you cheap skate :)
 
i have 2 for the front, they are in good shape~ the ones for the rear are a lil beat up and might b shorter there nt bad but fit my 4.5 really well.....
 
Good call, I spent a good hour researching and cross referencing Black Diamond shock part numbers. I bought 4 shocks from this buyer, all with loop ends. I found what the stock XJ shock demensions are and added the necessary inches and then searched my guts out. I will have to make some mount brackets, but for $40.00 plus shipping for new shocks to fit a lifted XJ. Can't complain.
Thanks for the heads up. Art :thumbup:
 
Art, could you use bpe's on them? You have let us know how they work out. And also maybe the part #'s, this may become very useful. :guitar:
 
Please do not take these comments as fact as I have yet to confirm fitment. According to several sources including Monroe and Black Diamond the stock shock demensions for an XJ are: Frt extended-19-21" collapsed-12-13.25" Rear extended-21" collapsed-13". According to these figures, frt and rear share the approx. measurements except for the mounting points. The shocks that I went from Black Diamond @ http://stores.ebay.com/Superlift-Suspension-Systems_Shock-Absorbers_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ10QQftidZ2QQtZkm
are Frt- prt#85150 and measure 30"X17" (same format as above, ext vs. collapsed) Rear-prt#85300 26"X15.5". There may be other shocks that are listed that will more closely work, but selection was a problem. My Jeep right now is sitting 5.5" of lift and I could have probably went with a shorted frt shock, but oh well. I also researched the Monroe shock application chart also and made a trip to the local Advance Auto. The shocks I found through Monroe was for a late model Expedition for the frt and 65-70 model Buick for the rear. These shocks had the right measurements, but was going to need the same type of application adapters or modifications. They were also priced at $39.90 and $34.00 each and was not in stock. Please take any of this info. and use it with care, I do not guara ntee any of it to work for you. I spent several hours on this site researching this very subject and never ran accross any threads depicting a shock from a parts store that would work with out any modifications. Good luck, and I will post a follow-up once shocks are installed. Art
:cool:
 
Update on shocks from e-bay. Purchase price-$10.00 each X 4, shipping for 4 shocks $17.00 for a total of $57.00 shipped.
 
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Here you go, great deal and I can't see how the won't work.
Good luck.:doh:
 
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