Q: My Jeep has pneumatic shockabsorbers need replacement. Can I replace them with hydraulic/gas shock absorbers? 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

asked by on January 26, 2017

I have a 2012 Grand Cherokee whose pneumatic shock absorbers need replacement. Can i replace them with steel shock absorbers or must i only use pneumatic ones?

My car has 80000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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