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Grand Cherokee Shocks

3K views 18 replies 11 participants last post by  champagneinhand 
#1 ·
The Grand has a nice supple ride as is over most bumps. Is there a way to up the premium feel? Has anyone changed there shocks to make their GC ride even more supple ?
 
#3 ·
Shocks do very little for overall ride quality.

The easiest way would be to get a bigger tire with a fatter sidewall. If you have 20" rims, this would mean going down to 18's, but making up the difference with a sidewall.

other than that, its a suspension overhaul...springs/shocks
 
#14 ·
2string1,
Is the QL the same for the overland as a Laredo.
I am awaiting My fourth set of shocks.
I have been told that this is unusual as the issue with the shocks has been rectified.
If all the QL shocks are the same and there is a back order for 700 sets then WOW the are a lot of un road worthy jeeps out there.
 
#17 ·
I find my 2014 diesel limited with OA2 wallows over undulations. Shocks provide the damping that stops that sort of thing, they are the major element of ride feel. My Eibach Pro equipped Passat was much more stable on undulating road, it never felt like I was going to get launched off slight dips at 65mph. Shocks keep your tires in contact with the road on rough corners, accelerating on rough roads sometimes triggers traction control because these shocks are too soft to do that job. Most of the time I don't notice, so I'd rather beat Jeep to death with the appallingly poor 8.4" nav system that a soft shock.
 
#19 ·
Isn't dirty what true Jeeps are all about? At least on the outside, while you might get dirty on the inside from time to time.

A good car wash and interior detail make it back into the civilized people mover they are used to seeing in your driveway.

I just want to be able to make it through a cold Winters pot holed roads without comparing the ride to an old wooden roller coaster.
 
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