Yes, I agree with the sprayer part. Also, I would advise cutting a slit or someting in the shock boots before you put them on. They take forever otherwise, because the rear shocks have those brackets already in.

 

But why is the rum always gone?

 

I’m looking all over and I can’t find a definitive answer. Do you need to jack up the Jeep to replace the rear shocks? I typically jack up by the axel but I don’t think you can do that for shock replacement. If you do need to jack it up, what is the best way with either a floor or bottle jack?

thanks.

 

For a stock lift no. Can't comment on any vehicle lifted but still thinking no.
Research what to do when you bust the upper rear shock bolts.
Might come in handy.

 

Depends how big one's beer gut is. There is an algorithm based on size of beer gut vs. condition of rear leaf springs (ranging from worn stock to skylift).

 

They make repair plate inserts that slip in above the frame under the floor with weldnuts on them. All you have to do is knock out the old weldnuts with a punch or air chisel.

 

I think you could, but why?...its easier to have the option of jacking the rear frame a bit with a bottle jack, and block of timber, especially if your XJ is stock and ur a "big" man lol

you can test yrself out by getting under every couple of days and spraying the upper shock bolt threads very liberally with penetrant

 

If youre a little guy, no jack needed. When replacing rear shocks, push the lower end onto the stud before doing the top. That way youre not fighting the stud at the bottom. Sometimes its an issue, sometimes it isnt.

Thats what i did. And used these.

 

Did the shocks today. I ended up jacking it just for more room to work. I’m one of the 2% that was lucky and didn’t have any of the 4 top bolts break! While I was under there I started soaking all of the leaf spring bolts in penetrating oil cause that task is next!

 

Took my rear shocks of today. All four top bolts snapped when I attacked them with an impact driver. While trying to punch center of first stud for drilling, found that weld nut broke free, so I proceeded to do same to the other three. After all holes were clear, I ran a drill bit up through one of the holes to get a location on the top side and cut 1" wide openings to allow access for installing new bolts. They will be well-lubed stainless steel. The small openings should be easy to cover before putting the carpet back on.

 

I plan on using these. That way if I ever change the shocks again it will be a bit easier.

 

no cutting was necessary

just fish bolts in from underneath

 

Thanks for the feedback. Yea, you're probably right rzldzl but at the time, I was ready to take out the angle grinder anyway. And, glad I took the carpet up. It was very wet and mildew underneath. This way I'll put t back in place after it's clean and dry. I recently inherited this 2000 XJ Sport from my Brother Steve who recently passed (Thank You Bro!), and I'm getting it ready for my daughter to drive. She loves it and I do too.

 

Who sells these upper shock bolt fixtures? And what are the black mounts for? Thanks.
deandeib

 

https://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-xj...-nut-1082.html

save your money, they are 100% gimmick

you dont need them at all

just fish bolts in


theres 1000 videos aboot it, search xj upper shock bolt replace, 1000 threads aboot it....its so easy to do

the black mounts are bar pin eliminators or bpe.....they go in place of the bar pin in your shock eye.....they provide lateral support to the bushing, so they last 1000x longer than with the bar pin.

1000% buy the bpes, theres a bunch of different styles of them