Repalcement struts recommendation

[pjmjr508]

Would Rec an OME HD setup.

[Matt]

OME HD Front (springs/struts)
JBA 4" springs in rear
rear shocks depend on desired budget and desired off-road capability

[Matt]

4"....lol not 6"

Just thinking ahead

[JumpmasterRT]

OME HD Front (springs/struts)
JBA 6" springs in rear
rear shocks depend on desired budget and desired off-road capability

So basically the OME setup takes the place of the spacers but maintains the ~2" lift?
Rear shocks need to be beefy due to CONSTANT heavy load bearing and off roading but comfortable enough for long highway drives.

[Matt]

Yes, in the front the OME HD springs and struts will take place of the ~2" lift.

For the rear the JBA 4" springs will just about level out your vehicle with the loads you carry (OME rear springs will need help).

Shocks depend on budget..... IMO the best overall shock is the adjustable FOX, but they're expensive. The next best is a properly valved 2.0 Emulsion shock (probably 60/80 if you're carrying that much weight, 40/80 to go a bit softer). Next step down would be a 255/70 valved Bilstein... a few options there including resi's.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I love the Fox Emulsions, never had any complaints with them and Im now not running a rear sway bar. Paired with the OME HD springs, its perfect! If the JBA 4" springs were available I would have done those..

[JumpmasterRT]

Now to figure out where to buy the stuff!! The adjustable is a little more expensive and more than what I need so I'll go with the Emulsion... I'm a little confused on how to get the right valving/length though. I don't see anywhere where a part# is specific to a valving combo.

I'm also going to replace the UCA's and ball joints with the JBA's. What else should I do while I've got it all apart? I need to do this all in one shot because I can't have the XK down longer than a day. I put MOOG sway bar bushings on last year but I'm pretty sure they're worn already... is there anything better or do I just replace them again?

Thanks for all the advice so far.

[Matt]

Sway bar bushings- i actually had a problem with my moog replacements wearing out in just a few months, put OEM ones in and have been good since.

FOX socks- You need P/N 980-02-038-A. When you order them (ask Jon if he can get FOX, otherwise order from 4WP or Offroadwarehouse using price-match to the cheapest place you find), you specify the valving you want. It'll take a little longer than the same p/n off the shelf, but it'll be valved more specific to your vehicle. Off-the-shelf valving is 40/60 i believe. You'll also want to order 2 sets of these to replace the bearings and keep noises at a minimum: http://offroadwarehouse.com/products...productID/3771