1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee shocks

Tiny
DANIEL3SIMONS
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  • 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Looking to replace my shocks all around, was wondering if my jeep with out up country suspension can install Monroe reflex shocks which says they are for up country suspension? Also what would you recomend for replacement shocks? I do haul a lot of camping gear during summer always laoded down and haul a smaller boat around also? It says the sensa-trac is for non up country suspension but also heard they are a softer shock not sure if would be recommended if always have back end loaded down. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Monday, November 3rd, 2014 AT 7:25 PM

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Tiny
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HERE'S SOME MORE READING MATERIAL TO CONFUSE YOU!

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-shock-absorbers/cherokee-xj.htm

KINDA DON'T KNOW HOW EXTREME YOU WANTED TO GO!

SEEMS EVERYBODY HAS A CAN'T GO WRONG STORY ABOUT THEIRS

I HAVE TWO JEEPS, A '77 CJ-5 AND A '46 WILLYS

I LOVE THE SIMPLICITY OF THE '46, SHOCKS ALL THE WAY AROUND FOR HIM ARE THE SAME AS A 1977 DODGE COLT REAR SHOCKS

THIS OR A SIMILAR TECHNIQUE MAY AID YOU TOO! I REALLY RACK UP ON SAVINGS THIS WAY

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2001-dodge-neon-milage-just-want-put-fliuds-their-locations

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Monday, November 3rd, 2014 AT 8:09 PM
Tiny
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I would just recommend a good gas charged shock.
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
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Yeah I am driving a 99 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo without the up country suspension, so found some nice Monroe reflex shocks for good price but they are for same year but says for up country suspension, so what kind of change would that make on my jeep if any? Or would recomend just a different shock like sensa Trac which also found good deal but not sure if they would be good of always being loaded down a bit? Thanks for any information.
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 AT 3:03 PM
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If they specify for the other type of suspension, I would recommend a different choice. Get one designed for your vehicle. I have to be honest, I can't really recall any difference between the two suspensions as far as shocks, but something may be different.

My old 87 Cherokee is still going, but starting to have rust issues under the vehicle. Darn thing still runs perfect.
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 AT 5:09 PM

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