Pot holes everywhere these days.

Here in the backwoods of New England, melting snow and ice on the roads create deep pot holes.

The other day while traveling at 30 MPH I hit one so hard that it caused the jeep to bottom out with such force that I heard it hit metal on metal. This is not normal I thought.

What have you all done to improve the ride?

Which shocks did you use to replace the originals with?

Do the springs need to be updated or replaced?

Suggestions and or advice please.

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2006 Liberty Limited CRD, Deep Beryl Green, Yeti tune, Arp studs, new cams, rockers, lifters, TB. "Green Monster"
2005 Liberty Sport CRD, Deep Beryl Green, GDE Hot Tune, ARP studs. "Rocket"
1982 Fiat 124 Spider Convertible. "Fiona"

Koni 5 way adjustables is what I use. I am still looking for springs and willl probably go with H&R when I do. H&R Kit 29203-1

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No longer a CRD or Jeep owner. Selling everything I have, needs to go as I need the room for a project.

Bilsteins can be had for a lot less, but there has been a problem with premature failure on the CRD which we hope to have sorted out in a few weeks. At that time, I'll have a complete new set that I will be selling for under $300. (I fully expect this to be completely resolved and that I will continue to use Bilsteins as I have for 36 years on every vehicle of mine for which they are available.)

DOC

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2005 KJ CRD Ltd Detroit TrueTrac Bilsteins G2 GDE "HOT" ECU GDE TCM "Tow Tune" "euro" TC SEGR Weeks Elbow New HG at 130K ARPs Clean CAT aFe Filter Magnaflow Exhaust EHM Cumminos In-Tank Lift Pump Hayden Fan Clutch Nylon Fan VH Enabled with GDE lower shutoff point Recalibrated Temp Gauge Tekonsha Prodigy Sears P-1 ZDDP

Years ago, one guy filled the pot holes with Horse Manure, Worked great
With all the Municipal Budget Cuts and lay offs every where, look for more pot holes until the economy turns around.

Avoid Monroe

I don't know what to recommend on the KJ, but I have had good luck with KYB, KONI, Bilstein in the past.
When I have to go for it, I will lean toward the performance brands.

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

OME Springs/Shocks/Struts, although the ride isn't really softer, IMO, it handles the road alot better.

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Ryan
2006 Ford F-250 PSD CC FX4
**GONE**
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD
SAMCO Hoses//GDE Tune//PML Trans Pan//TransGo HD Shift Kit//MBRP Exhaust

1986 2R Mustang SVO

Currrently Tire Rack has their Koni's on sale for 25% off.

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No longer a CRD or Jeep owner. Selling everything I have, needs to go as I need the room for a project.

I read where some members have swapped out their original springs.

Do you all think that the springs should also be swapped along with the new shocks?

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2006 Liberty Limited CRD, Deep Beryl Green, Yeti tune, Arp studs, new cams, rockers, lifters, TB. "Green Monster"
2005 Liberty Sport CRD, Deep Beryl Green, GDE Hot Tune, ARP studs. "Rocket"
1982 Fiat 124 Spider Convertible. "Fiona"