Rear shock upgrades?

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  1. slowurroll

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    Does anyone know if there's any manufacturer out there that makes a rear shock that's slightly stiffer than stock? I'm think of this for cargo purposes. When you have stuff in the cargo area it's easy to see that the rear sags a bit. I ran a Monroe Load Leveler on my 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee which worked out great. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of anything available for the renegade.

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  2. manu

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    I m into the same situation, it drops significantly when put on my even a small load, so far i didn't see anything outhere for the Renny

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    Eibach does
     
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    Link?

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    If you have a link that would be awesome.

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    Eibach makes the springs for both 4x4 and fwd models. I think I have seen some places offering a lowering kit too, though that seems like the opposites of what you do to a Jeep. As for gas shocks, haven't seen those yet.
     
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    image.jpeg Bf mud 225/75/16 + daystar 1,5" + eibach springs pro lift.
     
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    Ha, this is not i my problem is.
    The lift is not what i was talking about, but the car dropping under the weight of load, i mean stiffness that i need some type of holders /stopper for the rear only, but thanks for trying

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    I saw,something on YouTube on a ford st the guy had installed a air bag inside the coil spring that would hold up the extra load when needed with an air compressor, i think it was just plugged into the 12 volt cigarette lighter, some custom made or actually made particularly for certain vehicles. .i thought that was cool

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    I know, my jeep sags a lot when I pick uo supplies for my deli. Those eibach springs are the only thing i can find right now. Maybe find a mechanic who specializes in suspensions and ask them ?

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    So you were able to use those eibach lift springs with the daystar lift? Any problems with that setup?

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    No, no spacers, no rubbing. Off road hard 1 time month, deep water 40" in river (with snorkel in jeep). This jeep "when prepared" in off road is veeeeery good.
     
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    Hm. That's good to hear that you were to use both the springs with the lift. I've been trying to find out if I can add them with my daystar lift. What size tires are you running?

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    Snorkel.
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    Nevermind on the tire size question. Just saw that you said that already.

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    Bf goodrich mud 225/75/16 for off road and Bf all terrain 225/70/16 for day by day
     
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    Don't mean to hijack the thread but where did u get the snorkel? Is it built for the renegade or did u make it fit?
     
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    Sumo springs has a foam spacer that twists into the springs in your rear suspension. I had them on a pickup truck I had and loved them. They don't lift the jeep they just prevent the springs from compressing. The also have the side effect of being able to take turns faster. I just ordered them for my sport. $180.00. Model # CSS-1225. They have videos on line to look at www.supersprings.com


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    Hmm. Those look interesting. Do they really work that well? I would love to have something to keep the rear from sagging. Especially when we start to use the jeep for camping and whatnot this summer.
     

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