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| Author: | shelbydz [ Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | new struts/shocks on a budget |
I need a good bang for my buck. I'm looking at Monroe quick strut 171577R/L for the front of my CRD and maybe putting Rancho RS5284 RS5000 shocks on the rear. I heard okay things about Monroe struts but bad things about Monroe shocks. This puts me at just under $400. Do I need anything else? Is this setup going to last me a few years? I don't necessarily need a lift, just a smooth ride. Thnx. . . Shawn |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
Monroe's will work - but it's like stock - not great but better than worn out. |
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| Author: | shelbydz [ Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
So I could expect the same life putts them? Maybe 40k - 50k? |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
shelbydz wrote: So I could expect the same life putts them? Maybe 40k - 50k? If your lucky. |
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| Author: | DynoPax [ Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
I went with KYB, price/quality ratio is good... |
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| Author: | tonycrd [ Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
Monroe doesn't have any springs for the CRD... The same partnumber goes for the 2.4 and 3.7 gasser... |
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| Author: | shelbydz [ Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
tonycrd wrote: Monroe doesn't have any springs for the CRD... The same partnumber goes for the 2.4 and 3.7 gasser... So the monroe quickstrut I see is probably for the gasser then (and will probably wear out faster on the crd?) Well crap. Maybe I do need to just suck it up and get the OME kit. How long should THAT last me? thx |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
shelbydz wrote: Well crap. Maybe I do need to just suck it up and get the OME kit. How long should THAT last me? thx At least 100k if you beat on it offroad,longer if it's a mall crawler. |
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| Author: | shelbydz [ Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
tjkj2002 wrote: At least 100k if you beat on it offroad,longer if it's a mall crawler. Well, that's worth the extra $300. (: Thanks guys. |
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| Author: | shelbydz [ Thu May 03, 2012 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
I ordered the OME suspension set. Is there a good walkthrough on how to install struts? I guess I really need to know which socket sizes I need for the larger nuts. This is my only mobile vehicle, so I need to have my ducks in a row (: thx! |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sat May 05, 2012 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new struts/shocks on a budget |
This was for a Daystar lift - but the idea's the same (and it still has photos) However you do not need to press bolts in/out http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=262728#p262728 and of course All-J's making it look easy (it is for them) http://www.boulderbars.com/images/kj_products/frankenlift/FRANKENLIFT_4Wheel_Drive_and_Sport_Utility_Article.pdf the hard parts Assembly CRD OME springs are 500 lb/in - you have to compress them about an inch to assemble - cheapie spring compressors won't work - but almost any shop that will change shocks - will have a wall mounted spring compressor and will generally assemble yours for $20-40 range.. CRD's have a shorter Drivers side CV axle - so it's more difficult to install - use caution that you don't tear the CV boot. |
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