Below are two charts from the latest Quadratec mailing.... It is also on their web site, Although I don't have a Jeep in the year range for the suspension, figured it could be used by all. If there is enough interest in this, I will be happy to put it in a table and post on my web site for more complete/better/easier visability....

This surely is an advertisement for Quadratec, but quite useful... Hope that it comes in handy for someone out there....

here is the link for where to find the image posted below: http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sg...dvisor.html&UID=2005042814313325
Suspension Advisor Chart for 97-05 Jeep Wrangler


Lift Amount: This will be your approximate net gain on tire clearance. Results may vary with engine size and equipment options.
Tire Allowance: This is the maximum tire size that's advised. Actual tire diamemeters of the same size may vary with manufacturer.

NI = NOT Included but is either required or recommended
P = Included
P* = Front Only
P** = Includes Low Clearance Skid Plate

Lower Control Arms: These are the arms that attach to the axle to the vehicle's frame. Longer arms are recommended for the front axle on lifts over 2 inches.
Upper Control Arms: Longer arms are recommended for lifts of 4 inches and up.
Shock Absorbers: Some suspension kits are priced without shocks. See our Shock Advisor Chart for the shock specifications.

Shock Advisor Chart for CJ & Jeep Wrangler:

URL for the page: http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sg...dvisor.html&UID=2005042814313325



Shock Types Explained: The two basic types of shock absorbers are gas charged and hydraulic. Both contain hydraulic oil but gas charged shocks are also filled with pressurized nitrogen that ranges anywhere from 80 to 360 p.s.i. or more. This gas pressure is what keeps the shock oil from foaming up and causing shock fade since the nitrogen forces the oil molecules to stay together preventing the oil from getting air bubbles within it. Air bubbles cause shock fade and performance to suffer. Gas shocks tend to be more responsive and better suited for higher performance demands but cost more to manufacture. Hydraulic type shock absorbers are very similar to gas charged shocks in construction but do not feature pressurized gas and are more economical to produce. Hydraulic tend to be less prone to failure and are well suited for slow off-raod use. Street performance may lack with hydraulic type shocks but they usually handle road ruts and pot holes better than some more expensive gas shocks.

Piston Rod and Piston Diameters: The simple rule of thumb is that bigger is better. Big pistons have more shock dampening capabilities while large diameter rods are simply stronger. Both features usually add cost to the shocks retail.

* Features a Remote Resevoir
Note: For Lifts that are at a 1/2" increment, choose the next size down. Example: 2.5" lifts would use the 2" column. If your lift exceeds the highest lift listing, DO NOT choose the next size down, they will likely be too short.

Shock Body Construction: Twin tube shocks feature the basic shock body design and are the most economical to produce. Twin tube designs are commonly used for hydraulic, cellular and low pressure gas applications. Incidentally, twin tube shocks can still function if the outer tube gets dented. Mono tube shocks use a thick single-wall shock tube to enclose the piston, oil and pressurized gas. Mono tube shocks can be more precise at dampening since they can be made to more precise specifications and tend to be stronger than twin-tube shocks. Mono tubes are usually more resilient to shock fade and have better heat dissipation and typically use larger diameter pistons. Mono tubes tend to be more expensive than twin tube shocks. And contrary to popular belief, external reservoir shocks do not have resevoirs to hold extra shock oil. This design actually allows extra air space during the compression cycle. The main shock body is filled with shock oil while the external can holds pressurized nitrogen gas. A common misconception. Incidentally, these tend to be the most expensive type shocks.