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Looking to replace my rear shocks.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Impulser91, Jun 21, 2010.

  1. Impulser91

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    Hey everyone,

    I'm looking into replacing my rear shocks and springs, they are completely toast, or just cant handle my weight.

    I know XJ4Ever has them listed on his parts page but i was wondering if there is anything a little cheaper. 200+ is something i wont be able to afford for a while.

    I do like the Heavy Duty stuff though as I'm 275lb's.

    From what i can tell, the models in XJ4Ever's catalog are 12.5" long from eye to eye. Does that mean (for the most part) any shock that is that length should fit? I have never delt with bike suspension before so this is all new ground to me.

    A couple ebay links would be awesome if someone has a few minutes. Just so i can see some different items and get a feel for what can be used.

    Thanks
     
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    Has shocks for $120, but the HD springs are another $80.

    So you can get new sets for about $200.

    Was his price $200 for just the shocks?

    You would want to replace both items at the rider weight of 275 and any passenger.
     
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    Well most prices are for the springs and shocks for the rear.

    Best i can tell any 12:5" eye to eye should fit.

    EDIT

    i checked that site, and they only really sell the springs and shocks separately. Which brings the price up to about 250 for the HD stuff anyway.
     
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