Bilstein 5100's

[Jeep'ers]

Originally Posted by Russc0123

Thanks for the info. Can anyone recommend softer springs which still offer the lift?

(The King springs I have don't mention that they are Heavy Duty or for extra load. They only appear to make 1 raised spring for the WK2 and the spring model number does not have HD at the end like some others)

2014 CRD WK2

http://murchisonproducts.com.au/vehi...grand-cherokee

Give em a call...


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[bjm]

Pretty sure Kings make Murchisons springs to their specs.

[Russc0123]

So I pulled the rear Bilsteins out today and put my Nivomat load levelling shocks back in. Ride is 100% improved although the shocks rattle which is the reason why changed them in the first place.
However, upon inspection of the upper mount, it looks like the steel sleeve where the shock rod runs through has worn and has a bit of play which may allow the shock rod to move around a bit. I'm not sure but I think this MAY BE where the rattle is coming from.
I'm going to pick up a new steel sleeve tomorrow and see if that fixes the rattling noise. *fingers crossed*
Otherwise it looks like I need to buy a new set of Nivomat load levelling shocks.

[Russc0123]

I also called King Springs directly and they said the springs are not heavy duty and are designed for no additional weight so I assume they would be the same as the Old Man Emu 0-50kg springs. I guess they could still be stiffer but not sure if it would be worth changing them out.

[drover]

If youve lifted the back with new springs you will need spacers for the Nivomat shocks so they position correctly otherwise they will be stuffed.............the slightest wear on any shocky mount will make noise and they just flog the hole bigger and drive you nuts.

[bjm]

The upper rear shock mounts have been a source of knocking noise since the WK2 came out.Everytime new shocks fitted always fit new mounts also.NB the Nivomet mounts are different to std spring and Quadralift setup.

[Russc0123]

Ok so it looks like I need new shocks in rear. I can get genuine mopar Nivomat shocks from Murchisons for $990 each.
Rockauto also list them for about $320 each but they don't look like they come with new upper mounts.
Murchisons confirmed theirs definitely come with new upper mounts.
Thoughts on anywhere else I can get them?

Also, is it possible to run the stock struts in the front but with lifted king springs or is the strut not tall enough?