replacement shocks for 3" lift kit

[brucega]

I have a 1995 Cherokee that I purchased form another person about 5 years ago. It has a 3 inch lift kit on it and I need to replace the shocks, its only driven a few times a month. How do I know what to get since the stocks shocks were replaced? Is there a chart available?

 

[yzmuddereffer]

For that application, I would just get the Monroe Sensatracs that the Rock Lizard guy uses on his budget build: http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm

 

[brucega]

I was not able to find the Monroe 37193 anywhere.

 

[Tim_MN]

If whoever you call or e-mail cannot sell you the correct shocks for a 3" lift, you need to find a better place to spend your money. Whatever shocks you buy, should have similar extended and compressed lengths as other 3" lift shocks.

A simple search finds this:

Shock Lengths



Brand/Model # Extended Collapsed Travel Position
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Napa 37083 (Stock) 21.2 13 8.2 Front
Monroe 32252 (* Stock) 21.25 13 8.1 Front
Monroe 37193 (* 1-3 “ Lift) 24.25 13.37 10.8 Front
Monroe 911524 (* UpCountry) 21.00 13.4 7.6 Front
Doetsch DT3350 ( 3-5” Lift) 26.5 15.5 11.0 Front
ES1000 ES124515 (* 3" Lift) 24.50 14.38 10.0 Front
ES1000 ES121515 (* 0-2" Lift) 21.52 12.72 8.8 Front
ES3000 ES324515 (* 3" Lift) 24.70 14.52 10.2 Front
ES3000 ES321515 (* 0-2" Lift) 20.24 12.45 7.8 Front
ES9000 ES921515 (* 0-2" Lift) 21.75 13.06 8.6 Front
ES9000 ES924515 (* 3" Lift) 24.70 14.52 10.2 Front
Skyjacker SJA-H7016 (* 1-3" Lift) 22.75 13.54 9.2 Front
Skyjacker SJA-H7025 (* 3-5" Lift) 24.75 14.54 10.2 Front
Skyjacker SJA-N8016 (* 1-3" Lift) 22.75 13.54 9.2 Front
Skyjacker SJA-N8025 (* 3-5" Lift) 24.75 14.54 10.2 Front
Skyjacker SJA-M9016 (* 1-3" Lift) 22.75 13.54 9.2 Front
Rancho RS5239 (* 3" Lift) 23.75 14.37 9.38 Front
Rancho RS5128 (* Stock) 20.87 13.00 7.8 Front
Rancho RS99239 (* 3" Lift) 23.75 14.37 9.38 Front
Rancho RS99128 (* Stock) 20.87 13.00 7.8 Front
Rancho RSX17317 (* 3" Lift) 23.75 14.50 9.25 Front
Rancho RSX13036 (* Stock) 20.50 12.87 7.6 Front
Bilstein F4-B46-1798 (Stock+Upcountry) 21.50 13.25 8.25 Front
Bilstein F4-BE5-6241-H8 (4” Lift)…………………….Front


Brand/Model # Extended Collapsed Travel Position
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NAPA 37027 (Stock) 20.0 12.8 7.2 Rear
Monroe 32269 (* Stock) 21.50 13.37 8.1 Rear
Monroe 37194 (* Upcountry) 21.12 13.87 7.2 Rear
Monroe 911525 (* Upcountry) 21.50 13.87 7.2 Rear
Monroe 37029 (1-3” Lift ) 23.00 14.375 8.6 Rear
Superlift SLF-85112 (* 2-4" Lift) 24.00 14.50 10 Rear
Superlift SLF-84140 (* 3-5" Lift) 26.07 15.57 10.5 Rear
Superlift SLF-85080 (* 0-2" Lift) 21.57 13.32 8.25 Rear
ES1000 ES124509 (* 3" Lift) 24.86 14.84 10 Rear
ES1000 ES121515 (* 0-2" Lift) 21.52 12.97 8.5 Rear
ES3000 ES324509 (* 3" Lift) 24.84 14.82 10 Rear
ES3000 ES322509 (* 0-2" Lift) 22.58 13.71 8.8 Rear
ES9000 ES922509 (* 0-2" Lift) 22.58 13.72 8.8 Rear
ES9000 ES924509 (* 3" Lift) 24.84 14.82 10 Rear
Skyjacker SJA-N8058 (* 3-5" Lift) 24.84 14.82 10 Rear
Skyjacker SKA-H7058 (* 3-5" Lift) 24.84 14.82 10 Rear
Doetsch DT-3000 (* 2" Lift) 22.50 13.50 9 Rear
Doetsch DT-3000 (* 4" Lift) 24.50 14.50 10 Rear
Doetsch DT-8000 (* 4" Lift) 24.50 14.50 10 Rear
Rancho RS5194 (* 2-3" Lift) 23.25 14.37 8.8 Rear
Rancho RS5259 (* Stock) 21.50 13.50 8 Rear
Rancho RSX13037 (* 0-2" Lift) 21.12 13.50 7.62 Rear
Bilstien F4-B46-1799 (Stock+UpCountry) 21.50 13.25 8.25 Rear
Bilstein F4-BE5-6686-H6 (4” Lift) …………………………Rear



Note: * These lift heights were included where the shock lengths were found. These were the suggested shocks for that amount of lift. I have no way to ensure these are accurate.

Front Shocks = Bottom Eyelet With Top Stud Mount
Rear Shocks = Bottom/Top Eyelet Mount

 

[yossarian19]

With a 3" lift, get 2008 Jeep Wrangler shocks. You'll have to modify them but it's easy to do with a bench vise and a few sockets. Google search "JK shocks XJ". Regulars for a softer ride, Rubicon shocks for a stiffer one.

 

[XJLI]

instead of part hunting for shocks off a whatever vehicle... just buy 3" lift shocks from bilstein. there are multiple vendors and sites that stock them.

 

[paroxysym]

save some coin and grab some rubicon JK shocks or get the sensatracs- they really are nice shocks for the coin.

 

[Tony_SS]

http://eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?Model_Index=9Q7&Manf=All&SubChar=Q

 

[Serious Offroad]

http://sponsorship.naxja.org/

 

[cruiser54]

http://sponsorship.naxja.org/

Yeah. Check the forum's sponsors first. The most knowledgeable people to buy from.

 

[Tony_SS]

My bad, yes support the vendors here first. I would edit out my link but I can't now.

 

[cruiser54]

My bad, yes support the vendors here first. I would edit out my link but I can't now.

The only way you can possibly redeem yourself of this selfish act is to contact Frank at Serious Off Road. LOL.

 

[Tony_SS]

lol, I might do that. I hope he matches prices. Heheh.

 

[cruiser54]

Mention this thread and I'm sure he'll help you out.