Replace your struts if you've got alot of miles

I put my JBA UCA's on and while I was at it I replaced the struts and put some top 1/4 spacers between the body and top of strut. Yeah I got just under a 1/2 of lift but the biggest improvement feel wise is the strut. Mine were original Struts with 80K + on them. I thought they were replaced with the lift back whenever... but they were the stock units with taller springs...not a good idea anyway.
What a huge improvemnent in ride and stability.
The JBA UCA's really put the Ball joints in a much better angle and the alignment was no problem.

If you've got alot of miles replace your struts it's well worth the effort and/or cost.
I just used a set of Rusty's and they are Made in the USA by Tenneco I believe.
I was going to do an adjust-a-strut this fall but this is a huge improvement for now.

glad to hear it! now i can justify putting my lift on...lol

I think many of us have been preaching that for 6 -7 years yet few think its needed until they do it!
I have one guy who argues his springs and shocks are still the same as new at over 85,000 miles

tommudd said:

I think many of us have been preaching that for 6 -7 years yet few think its needed until they do it!
I have one guy who argues his springs and shocks are still the same as new at over 85,000 miles

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Yeah, right, and Heather Locklear's unmentionables are the same now as they were 20 years ago, too, right?
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Wait, they are, they've been replaced (rotflmao)

Our ZJ has 175k miles and is 16 years old with the stock suspension. It still tows great and rides+handles better than my KJ with the OME shocks.

JeepJeepster said:

Our ZJ has 175k miles and is 16 years old with the stock suspension. It still tows great and rides+handles better than my KJ with the OME shocks.

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Glad I didn't get the OME shocks. My Rancho/OME is smoooooooooooooth!! I've been driving with the radio down for the past couple of days. Its actually peaceful.

Ohh I love my OME suspension, I wouldnt have any other suspension on my Jeep. But that ZJ still rides and handles better even though it has 175k.

ThunderbirdJunkie said:

Yeah, right, and Heather Locklear's unmentionables are the same now as they were 20 years ago, too, right?
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Wait, they are, they've been replaced (rotflmao)

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Replaced???? I thought they'd been upgraded. You know, just a little lift.

I bet if you replace hose shocks on the 175k ZJ you would notice a difference. Maybe you've just got used to it....
But if it ain't broke.....

Moab said:

I bet if you replace hose shocks on the 175k ZJ you would notice a difference. Maybe you've just got used to it....
But if it ain't broke.....

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I think that's what happens. My KJ has 85k on it with original shocks... I know I need to swap them by virtue of the miles on 'em, but I can't say I notice a difference in the ride. I'm guessing I'll notice a difference when I swap 'em out.

My wife drives our libby all the time.... I could care less how it rides
They do need changed though @ 56K, front end rides horribly....or maybe I'm just used to my Tahoe

lol still on original shocks, struts, and springs @ 125K miles. saving up for that lift i guess...

what struts and springs(if necessary) would you guys recommend for a stock kj? Our 05 limited has around 70,000 on it, and i think its time. No lift, just stock ride height, and best ride quality that is possible. thanks

OME 925 for the front. Not sure about the rear.