Repalcement struts recommendation

[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

[LWM]

I can do the 980-02-038-A for $165.00 plus shipping off the shelf

[thance]

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.

I used tin shears.

[JumpmasterRT]

Well, I just contacted John about the OME HD spring/strut set. I'm getting new isolators but forgot to get the mounting brackets. They look good and I've only got 85k on there now. Hopefully they'll be ok.
I decided to go with the F-150 load leveling shocks for the rear instead of the Emulsions. I had them on my WK and never had any issues. With all the weight I put in my XK I just couldn't see how the Fox's would last (I may regret it but it's cheap enough to take that chance). I don't have the money right now to do the springs too so that'll be next bonus. (I HAVE to do the struts because they're blown... I shouldn't be driving it but I have to for work )

Just to be sure, the JBA UCA's are better than RRO?

Anything for the front I'm forgetting? I'm gonna have it torn apart anyway so might as well get it all done at once right?

[pjmjr508]

I have the JBA & extremely pleased with them.

[Matt]

The JBA rear springs aren't much more than the OME rear springs are they?

Weight won't hurt the shocks, they're not carrying the load. Having the proper damping rate is the important part otherwise you'll overwork the shock. Can't go wrong with the load leveler for <$100 though. I ran them until I upgraded to the Fox's.

Yes, the JBA arms are better than RRO.

[JumpmasterRT]

Well, pricing made the decision for me. $350 for a pair of RRO's and $900 for pair of JBA's. I don't have that kind of cash so RRO's it is.

[JumpmasterRT]

The JBA rear springs aren't much more than the OME rear springs are they?

I'm not getting either set right now... but when I do I'll go with JBA's

[Matt]

Roger that on the rear springs.

$900 for JBA???? no way...