Installed Monroe Load Leveling Shocks on Rear

[Matt]

Yup. My issue now is that [from offroading] my sleeve got cut up. So that's why they're squeaking.

[jcoulter]

Thanks for this thread! One of my Bilsteins broke and they only warranty them for 90 days so I was in the market for new ones. Since my XK is now DD and tow rig these fit the bill nicely.

I bought the longer ones and gained about an inch over the Bilsteins. It sits higher than I like just driving around but it will work out nicely for towing.

[Sal-XK]

These work great and really shine when you add weigh to them I think you'll be happy with your choice.

[Matt]

Yeah you definitely can't go wrong.... especially since you probably got the set for what one of those bilsteins cost

[xk2006]

I just ripped those sleeves right out of mine. I bought the regular, made for the XK, monroe load levelers about two years and I am still very happy with them. I never got the squeak you guys are talking about. I also have a two inch lift in the back and floor to wheel well measurement is exactly 36" at mid hub.

[Core XK]

How are they now from the last RC trip? :P

I didn't realize how much "spring" is on them so maybe it will look better if we paint the spring part white opposed to the shock ;p

[Matt]

They definitely needed some grease after that last trip!

[jcoulter]

Had a chance to put them to use today. Very impressed. The Commander was towing at least 7500#, I exceeded capacity by at least 1300#.

Not the smartest thing in the world but I took it very easy, slow starts, slow speeds, etc.

[Core XK]

Had a chance to put them to use today. Very impressed. The Commander was towing at least 7500#, I exceeded capacity by at least 1300#.

Not the smartest thing in the world but I took it very easy, slow starts, slow speeds, etc.

Nice!!

[xk2006]

very nice. looks like the rear end barely dropped. i bet if u had a hitch drop, the tongue would have been more level and the rear may not have dropped at all.