Lift and shocks

[Timlt1]

With a 2" lift can I use the stock shocks or will they not have enough travel?

 

[superj]

you can use them but you might have a rough ride on bumpy roads because as the suspension drops on the low side, the shocks will bottom out and stop movement resulting in a jarring ride. but they will be ok for normal stuff.

i would use them for a while, myself

 

[untamed]

If u do a 2" body lift it won't effect the shocks or ride at all and u still get the tire clearance.

 

[69jeepcj]

As stated above, they will be fine on road but your suspension will not flex as well off road. Use them for now.

 

[Timlt1]

Cool thanks guys

 

[davefewox]

anyone know where I can get air shocks for the rear of my 99 wrangler. I've looked all over the place..Gabriel and Monroe have waft I want but they dont fit..I have a diamond plate toolbox that sometimes rides on the receiver and I'd like to pump them up thx

 

[jps4jeep]

you mean air springs. basically a supplemental rubber bladder that get installed inside the rear coil and under heavy load you can air up to compensate for the weight.

Firestone and Air-lift are the way to go.


If you want a replacement shock that can help support a load, I personally do not think it is a good idea since the shock mounts on a jeep were never designed to support any weight, but I ran a set of shocks with a coil spring on the rear of my pickup years back to help with overloads. I got them from JC whitney and they were moderately effective at best. I ended up going with Air-lift set up.

 

[jps4jeep]

Gabriel HEAVY-DUTY SHOCKS WITH OVERLOAD SPRINGS - JCWhitney

Here you go

 

[davefewox]

ya, thanks. I may have to go with something like that or just leave them alone. I don't carry the toolbox all the time. Gabriel skyjackers or Monroe AirMax look like what I want but they don't fit. thanks for the link