Installed Monroe Load Leveling Shocks on Rear

[Sal-XK]

Like Matt said you don't have to but I think if your sway bar bushings are worn this won't help.

[NeilSmith]

Here are some pics. The first pic is from last August with the oem shocks and springs ( I have a 2" lift ). The second pic is from today with the load-levelers installed. The loadout is exactly the same with the addition of a 101 lb dog.

[bncrshr77]

Thanks for the comparison pics! Exactly what I was looking for... I will be going with the shorter monroes like previously suggested by other members!

[cprokopf]

Has anyone found a good replacement for the front of a WK with a 2" lift? I htink I need to replace the fron suspension but I'm not sure which products to use. I plan on ordering these F150 load levelers later this week.

[Matt]

A lot of guys run the bilstiens up front.

[07JeepXK]

A lot of guys run the bilstiens up front.

I had the Bilstiens HD Struts prior to the Old Man Emu stuts and they were garbage. Thats just my opinion but I would never install them on the XK again. They both blew out in less than a year.

[Matt]

Good to know.

I know you can run the OME struts with stock springs... so they'd be a good upgrade over stock. Monroe also has a strut replacement but I believe they're a basic twin tube design (more comparable to oem)

[cprokopf]

I've made several posts on this thread and I appreciate all the answers. I want to ask a few questions together to make sure my mods are worth the time and investment.
1) I will not be hauling anything with my WK. I was planning on installing the F-150 load levelers for the additional 1" lift. Good idea?
2) I believe my front struts are shot. It sounds like the best replacement would be the OME (for 2" lift) fron strut replacements. I found them on jeepinbyal.com for about $137. I have never installed struts and it sounds like a pain if you're not experienced. What is a rough cost to have a shop install these?

[07JeepXK]

Good to know.

I know you can run the OME struts with stock springs... so they'd be a good upgrade over stock. Monroe also has a strut replacement but I believe they're a basic twin tube design (more comparable to oem)

Jay had the Monroe replacement struts on his 4 inch BDS lifted Grand Cherokee with the gear swap and has to change those stuts out every 6-8 months under warranty. I think Old Man Emu struts are the way to go.

[Matt]

1) I will not be hauling anything with my WK. I was planning on installing the F-150 load levelers for the additional 1" lift. Good idea?

Yes, good idea. Best bang for the buck option

2) I believe my front struts are shot. It sounds like the best replacement would be the OME (for 2" lift) fron strut replacements. I found them on jeepinbyal.com for about $137. I have never installed struts and it sounds like a pain if you're not experienced. What is a rough cost to have a shop install these?

OME are definitely the best replacement. Note that the OME struts are the same size as OEM struts and don't provide any lift. If you install these struts with stock springs you will still need your spacers for lift.
Check with Steel Armadillo (PM Knappster) for a price. He's an OME distributor as well, and a sponsor here; at worst he'll price match for you.
Price for install will vary quite a bit. Best bet is to call a few local places... probably 1.5-2hrs labor + alignment.