After a closer look at the front JK shocks I doubt they will fit properly without a bar pin eliminator but...
...the rear just needed a bit of grinding to the inner eye and the fit seems perfect!
I'll fit up the front in the next week or so and get it off road soon, gently articulate it, checking clearance, droop and compression.
After comparing the aftermarket shocks (that came with my 3" lift) against the JK shocks they are virtually the same, give or take 5 mill each way - perhaps I'll lose a little droop - wife says that would be great
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Originally Posted by oldon
I have jk shocks on xj, front is as good as factory shocks
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Thanks for that
can't wait for the BPE kit to arrive so I can fit the front shocks
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Originally Posted by Daveoffroad
I run Jk shocks in my TJ and find them very comfortable ride
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Your not kidding, just changing out the rears has made a huge difference, much more comfortable than any other TJ I've driven running 33", I love it!
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Originally Posted by Daveoffroad
they are slightly longer about 1 inch in the front and 2 inch in the back from memory. Don't quote me on this though as it has been a couple of years since I fitted them.
I find the ride to be a vast improvement over the cheap TJ gear I was running previously, however I did change the springs over to the JK ones at the same time so it could be a combination of the springs and shocks as they are obviously valved for that specific spring rate. However for a very cheap upgrade, in my case free, I found the ride greatly improved. Worth a go in my opinion.
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The awesome people I bought the shocks from sent me the springs for free! (Jeep people are too kind, thanks Dee) So, did the JK springs fit up without any issues?
Anyone know how much lift you get (over TJ OME spring height) installing JK springs?