Looking the upgrade my suspension on 2005 jeep liberty

[Jay31bn]

2005 jeep liberty looking to upgrade my suspension shocks and strut from OE to something better not looking to get it lifted just wanna keep it factory just a little better suspension than a manufacture. What did you guys suggest?

 

[CheddarGau]

Bilstein shocks are amazing. Replacing with new springs will also give it a great ride improvement.

 

[u2slow]

Bilsteins aren't worth paying extra for IMHO. Ours had them on the rear and I went to Monroe's after lifting. On my Dodge, Bilsteins were no better than Rancho 5000's. YMMV.

I put the slightly stiffer diesel (CRD) front coils in too. Mainly because I wanted something that wouldn't sag out as fast.

 

[burntkat]

Airlift air springs in the rear make a Huge difference out back. Just a bit of air in them makes the rear end springs progressive rate, and for an example of how it affects the ride - that one addition took care of the sagging rear and also prevents the rear end from bottoming out when crossing train tracks at speed.

 

[KJowner]

H&R springs and some new shocks will freshen it up nicely.

 

[jdom5274]

2005 jeep liberty looking to upgrade my suspension shocks and strut from OE to something better not looking to get it lifted just wanna keep it factory just a little better suspension than a manufacture. What did you guys suggest?

2005 jeep liberty looking to upgrade my suspension shocks and strut from OE to something better not looking to get it lifted just wanna keep it factory just a little better suspension than a manufacture. What did you guys suggest?

I’ve I’ve used KYB FRONT STRUTS assemblies with good results. I’ve even got a new pair of them from a failed project. Also have KYB gas rear shocks. Both are for STANDARD TRAVEL. I’ve have the struts listed on this site. Both are on eBay.

 

[Dave_too]

OME’s stuff is pretty good as well, though not inexpensive.

 

[RenKJ]

OME is top of the line imo, my liberty still handles amazing after a decade

 

[seafish]

KYB front and rear for me on my un lifted 2005 CRD

 

[KJowner]

I've got KYB's and H&R springs, drives very nicely on them.

 

[Sebafo8]

Hi, im looking for this Solution, you hace the Airlift references hoy use? Seems to be 60777 but it's no longer available in Amazon or Airlift web page.

Airlift air springs in the rear make a Huge difference out back. Just a bit of air in them makes the rear end springs progressive rate, and for an example of how it affects the ride - that one addition took care of the sagging rear and also prevents the rear end from bottoming out when crossing train tracks at spee

 

[Ian Glass]

Hi, im looking for this Solution, you hace the Airlift references hoy use? Seems to be 60777 but it's no longer available in Amazon or Airlift web page.

Hi Jay31bn,
Not sure if you came right with the search for shocks for your KJ? I have a 2004 2.5CRD KJ and I found that the front end was too low by 30mm. I lifted the front by the 30mm and now my front drive shafts run level. I had special front shocks made up that are Bilstein equivalents. These shocks maximize the front travel and ride height using the standard OE springs. They also give good control on and off-road.

At the back I had special longer travel shocks made up (again Bilstein equiv.) with their extended length just holding the rear OE spring(s) in place at full articulation. This gave an immediate improvement when going off-road, reducing wheel spin due to the rear wheels not been "held up" at full articulation. Also the damping used gives very good on road manners.

These shocks are available in South Africa if anyone is looking for a solution that still uses the OE springs - front and rear!

 

[KJowner]

Hi Jay31bn,
Not sure if you came right with the search for shocks for your KJ? I have a 2004 2.5CRD KJ and I found that the front end was too low by 30mm. I lifted the front by the 30mm and now my front drive shafts run level. I had special front shocks made up that are Bilstein equivalents. These shocks maximize the front travel and ride height using the standard OE springs. They also give good control on and off-road.

At the back I had special longer travel shocks made up (again Bilstein equiv.) with their extended length just holding the rear OE spring(s) in place at full articulation. This gave an immediate improvement when going off-road, reducing wheel spin due to the rear wheels not been "held up" at full articulation. Also the damping used gives very good on road manners.

These shocks are available in South Africa if anyone is looking for a solution that still uses the OE springs - front and rear!

The OE springs must be very worn though!
I've put H&R springs on mine & a 6mm boiler plate to compensate for the diesel.

 

[burntkat]

OME’s stuff is pretty good as well, though not inexpensive.

But is it still available? If so, what are the PNs of the rear shocks. I need a pair for a 3" lift...

 

[mercdudecbr600]

I would strongly suggest the ome light duty spring and rancho combo. Get Dakota rear shocks instead of liberty for more articulation.

even with light duty rear springs have driveline u joint issues due to the 2” lift.

 

[u2slow]

even with light duty rear springs have driveline u joint issues due to the 2” lift.

No ujoint problem for me there... but my boomerang bushing were over-angled and tore.

Using the Durango/Dakota shocks tho (forget which exactly.)

 

[mercdudecbr600]

No ujoint problem for me there... but my boomerang bushing were over-angled and tore.

Using the Durango/Dakota shocks tho (forget which exactly.)

What rpm are you turning at 70mph?

 

[burntkat]

I would strongly suggest the ome light duty spring and rancho combo. Get Dakota rear shocks instead of liberty for more articulation.

even with light duty rear springs have driveline u joint issues due to the 2” lift.

I can't speak for the Dakota shocks (but I have about a 3" lift and need rear springs.. Got a part number of year/model to help me out?) but I can jot recommend the Airlift helper air bladders enough. They're about $100, don't require an on board pump (but nice to have) and if you build the lines carefully, they WILL NOT leak. I've been running about 25psi in mine for at least 6 months without loss of air pressure (yes a pound or two of variance, but that is due to temperature, not leaks).

 

[burntkat]

No ujoint problem for me there... but my boomerang bushing were over-angled and tore.

Using the Durango/Dakota shocks tho (forget which exactly.)

I am running vicinity of 3 inch lift, no vibrations. Stock arms are gone (factory recall Rev2 lowers due to a recall, Iron Rock Offeoad boomerang due to me getting sick of blowing through the stock bits - I use this as an actual Jeep should be.)
I am in need of rear shocks. I need to sit down with the Rancho or Doetsch Tech charts and see what will work.

 

[u2slow]

What rpm are you turning at 70mph?

2800ish in 6th.