Repalcement struts recommendation

[Matt]

You're not the first person to have issues with the Bilstein 4600s.... so unfortunately that's not much of a surprise.

To help you decide on the best suspension combination; how much lift and what tire size do you run (or want to run)?

Edit: and regardless of what you do, you should trim the gas tank to eliminate interference with the rear upper control arm. Its not hard to do.

[JumpmasterRT]

I've got the RRO 2" lift and I'm currently running the stock 245/65's because of ridiculous suspension noise. I WANT to put the 265/70 Nitto Terra's back on. My XK is my primary work vehicle and I constantly have a decent amount of weight in the back so load levelers are a must.

[Matt]

Are you willing to ditch the RRO lift?

And what's your target price for re-vamping your front & rear suspension?

[JumpmasterRT]

Yep... would like to keep the 2" though (or as close as I can)

[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..