b1pig
03-07-2008, 02:56 PM
if you didnt catch my previous post on the O/T forum, I got a pair of Edelbrock IAS Extreme Travel remote Resiovor shocks off of ebay. The person listing them didnt really know anything except that they were supposed to be for a late model Chevy truck. Based on the pics on the auction when the pics were relisted, I decided to take the gamble. I had researched some specs based on other brands of shocks and I had a good idea that they would fit my JK.
I got them and I have to say I was PLEASED with my gamble. This is one of the new Edelbrocks next to my OEM front shock.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo05/e1/de/6b59e5cb599e.jpg
I know... I'm a sorry Jeeper. I forgot to get firm measurements on the shocks, but I can say that the new shock are about 3" longer than the originals extended.
Here is the first install. It took the longest, as I had to fight with the shock. They come precharged and they are very hard to compress with the upper posts mounted. I got it squared away, though. :D
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo05/5d/e5/51d5a6bbaea4.jpg
Here is a shot at ride height.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo05/57/1d/11a89c47486b.jpg
While not the best choice for placement, I went ahead and hung the resoivors as you see them. This was the best compromise at the moment. I have not come to a decision of where I want them to reside permanently. I opted to hang em up and them use zip-ties to pull the fender liners in to the frame. No risk of flapping with the added weight.
As for the ride.
They are what I expected. Very firm. Not harsh... just very firm. The rear shocks feel pretty squishy compared to the new ones. I'd lay a large portion of that on how much pressure these things are under. I may be communicating with Edelbrock on the ability to lower the nitrogen pressure as a way to lighten up the ride a little. Couple of positive things. NO dive under braking. NONE. NADA. This is with the Mopar winch bumper. (we'll see after I can afford a winch)
The ride, while firm, is compiant and there seems to be smoother tracking over rough roads.
I got them and I have to say I was PLEASED with my gamble. This is one of the new Edelbrocks next to my OEM front shock.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo05/e1/de/6b59e5cb599e.jpg
I know... I'm a sorry Jeeper. I forgot to get firm measurements on the shocks, but I can say that the new shock are about 3" longer than the originals extended.
Here is the first install. It took the longest, as I had to fight with the shock. They come precharged and they are very hard to compress with the upper posts mounted. I got it squared away, though. :D
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo05/5d/e5/51d5a6bbaea4.jpg
Here is a shot at ride height.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo05/57/1d/11a89c47486b.jpg
While not the best choice for placement, I went ahead and hung the resoivors as you see them. This was the best compromise at the moment. I have not come to a decision of where I want them to reside permanently. I opted to hang em up and them use zip-ties to pull the fender liners in to the frame. No risk of flapping with the added weight.
As for the ride.
They are what I expected. Very firm. Not harsh... just very firm. The rear shocks feel pretty squishy compared to the new ones. I'd lay a large portion of that on how much pressure these things are under. I may be communicating with Edelbrock on the ability to lower the nitrogen pressure as a way to lighten up the ride a little. Couple of positive things. NO dive under braking. NONE. NADA. This is with the Mopar winch bumper. (we'll see after I can afford a winch)
The ride, while firm, is compiant and there seems to be smoother tracking over rough roads.