How to install shocks on a 1978 cj7
How to install shocks on a 1978 cj7
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Hedgehog
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- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
Shocks are fairly straight forward on a CJ. A little more information on what you are wondering about would be helpful.
Torxhead
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The way I see it, shocks are pretty sensitive on a short wheelbase and lightweight CJ. So, I would recommend the good ones and quality gets expensive. The best are Bilstiens and Rancho adjustables are good too, there are also a few others. Lifted CJs require buying by extended length and contraction. Tire air pressure is a big factor here also. If you are not sure you should research this stuff.
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- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
Get the softest ones you can find.
Pretty straight forward on the R&R.
LG
Pretty straight forward on the R&R.
LG
hunter1
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I just replaced old ones w cheap monroes from O'Reillys. $100 for all 4. Definitely helped a lot, I wanted soft too.