bad to mix shocks?

2slw4u · 07-02-2009, 12:23 PM

so awhile back ordered front shocks bilstein 5100s and the rears are on back order till october 1st. can i get OME rears and keep the 5100s up front or should i sell the fronts and go OME all the way? i just want to get her lifted.

lilredxj99 · 07-02-2009, 02:18 PM

Not a big deal unless you start mixing and matching on the same axle.

5-90 · 07-02-2009, 06:34 PM

Keep the axles "paired" (same shock on each end,) and you should be fine. Ideally, you'll also want to have all four shocks the same age - but if you don't mix old and new on the same axle, you should still be fine.

2slw4u · 07-02-2009, 07:25 PM

ok cool so i can get some OME rear shocks and ill keep my front bilsteins up front. Where is a good shop or website to get the OME shocks?

**muddeprived** · 07-02-2009, 07:34 PM

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ok cool so i can get some OME rear shocks and ill keep my front bilsteins up front. Where is a good shop or website to get the OME shocks?

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**littleblackxj** · 07-02-2009, 09:22 PM

Yea you will be fine. OME and bilsteins ride comparably well so i doubt you will even notice.

2slw4u · 07-03-2009, 12:24 AM

which ones do i get? rear long, rear comfort, or rear heavy? i am only going to run 3" lift

**muddeprived** · 07-03-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 2slw4u

which ones do i get? rear long, rear comfort, or rear heavy? i am only going to run 3" lift

the OME shocks are designed for 2-2.5" lift. they have the LT shocks which are long travel and works with 4". if you go with a 3" then I would suggest bumpstopping and running the slightly longer long travel 4" shock than the too short 2.5" shock. i had OME comfort shocks on my 3" and had to get full traction bar pin eliminators to extend the shocks cuz they were too short. If you want the shorter shocks for the rear then check out www.detoursusa.com and they have shock extenders that are pretty neat and cheap too.

elnino · 07-03-2009, 09:55 AM

depends how much stuff you load in the back

2slw4u · 07-03-2009, 12:45 PM

all i have in the back is a sub and a few tools not to much weight, so mudd your saying the OME long shock will work with the 3" lift?

**muddeprived** · 07-03-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2slw4u

all i have in the back is a sub and a few tools not to much weight, so mudd your saying the OME long shock will work with the 3" lift?

it'll work better than the too short 2.5" shock. You'll have to bumpstop so you don't overcompress the shock cuz it will be just a bit longer than needed.

The 2.5" shock is 22" extended and the 4" shock is 24.5", if i remember correctly. If you think the 24.5" is too long then just get the shorter 2.5" shocks and run these 1.5" relocators:
http://www.detoursusa.com/xjstm.php

Best thing to do is measure and find out what size you need. Flex out your suspension on a hill and then measure the distance from shock mount to shock mount.

07-02-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
2slw4u Jr Member 1992 Cherokee Laredo iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thornton, Denver, Colorado Posts: 417	bad to mix shocks? so awhile back ordered front shocks bilstein 5100s and the rears are on back order till october 1st. can i get OME rears and keep the 5100s up front or should i sell the fronts and go OME all the way? i just want to get her lifted. __________________ March 2009 Stock COTM Winner!! 1990 Mazda RX-7 sold 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 213,000 miles and running great!(small oil leak but thats why you check it every once in a while haha) 3" RC Lift, Rustys adjustable trac-bar, Teraflex quick disco, Crager D window rims, 31x10.50R15 Treadwright muds, Local builders rockers, D-ring shackle receiver. trimmed fenders, hood vents, k&n drop in filter, and 213k miles and counting, roof rack with full size spare on top, bilstiens 5100 all around.

07-02-2009, 06:34 PM	#3
5-90 Experienced 1988 XJ iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 236	Keep the axles "paired" (same shock on each end,) and you should be fine. Ideally, you'll also want to have all four shocks the same age - but if you don't mix old and new on the same axle, you should still be fine. __________________ Kelley's Works in Progress - www.kelleyswip.com KWiP Parts Exchange - www.kelleyswip.com/exchange.html "We would have believed it was an accidental shooting if he hadn't changed magazines. Twice..."

07-02-2009, 07:25 PM	#4
2slw4u Jr Member 1992 Cherokee Laredo iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thornton, Denver, Colorado Posts: 417	ok cool so i can get some OME rear shocks and ill keep my front bilsteins up front. Where is a good shop or website to get the OME shocks? __________________ March 2009 Stock COTM Winner!! 1990 Mazda RX-7 sold 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 213,000 miles and running great!(small oil leak but thats why you check it every once in a while haha) 3" RC Lift, Rustys adjustable trac-bar, Teraflex quick disco, Crager D window rims, 31x10.50R15 Treadwright muds, Local builders rockers, D-ring shackle receiver. trimmed fenders, hood vents, k&n drop in filter, and 213k miles and counting, roof rack with full size spare on top, bilstiens 5100 all around.

07-02-2009, 09:22 PM	#6
littleblackxj Web Wheeler 93 Cherokee iTrader: (1) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,434	Yea you will be fine. OME and bilsteins ride comparably well so i doubt you will even notice. __________________ 1993 Jeep Cherokee - 33" BFG MT - Detroits Front/Rear - Dana 44 Rear - Dana 30 Front - 4.88 Gears - RE 4.5

07-03-2009, 12:24 AM	#7
2slw4u Jr Member 1992 Cherokee Laredo iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thornton, Denver, Colorado Posts: 417	which ones do i get? rear long, rear comfort, or rear heavy? i am only going to run 3" lift __________________ March 2009 Stock COTM Winner!! 1990 Mazda RX-7 sold 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 213,000 miles and running great!(small oil leak but thats why you check it every once in a while haha) 3" RC Lift, Rustys adjustable trac-bar, Teraflex quick disco, Crager D window rims, 31x10.50R15 Treadwright muds, Local builders rockers, D-ring shackle receiver. trimmed fenders, hood vents, k&n drop in filter, and 213k miles and counting, roof rack with full size spare on top, bilstiens 5100 all around.

07-02-2009, 02:18 PM	#2
lilredxj99 Seasoned 99 XJ Classic iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beautiful So IL Posts: 75	Not a big deal unless you start mixing and matching on the same axle.

07-03-2009, 09:55 AM	#9
elnino Veteran 1991 yj iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: doral where every kid wants to be a dj Posts: 1,206 Blog Entries: 1	depends how much stuff you load in the back __________________ 1991 JEEP YJ STOCK 1999 XJ(WHITE ELEPHANT) little bro's new truck :) "I DONT GO FAST, I GO ANYWHERE"

07-03-2009, 12:45 PM	#10
2slw4u Jr Member 1992 Cherokee Laredo iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thornton, Denver, Colorado Posts: 417	all i have in the back is a sub and a few tools not to much weight, so mudd your saying the OME long shock will work with the 3" lift? __________________ March 2009 Stock COTM Winner!! 1990 Mazda RX-7 sold 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 213,000 miles and running great!(small oil leak but thats why you check it every once in a while haha) 3" RC Lift, Rustys adjustable trac-bar, Teraflex quick disco, Crager D window rims, 31x10.50R15 Treadwright muds, Local builders rockers, D-ring shackle receiver. trimmed fenders, hood vents, k&n drop in filter, and 213k miles and counting, roof rack with full size spare on top, bilstiens 5100 all around.

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