Replacing rear shocks on 01 XJ

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Apr 13, 2020 | 01:48 PM

#31

Robert Ottavio

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Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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Originally Posted by zeeee4

I had this issue a few weeks ago. I went to harbor freight and got the $25 air hammer. Had everything off in 2 seconds. Faster then cutting and now I have a new tool to use lol

I wish I had one when they broke Lol

Apr 13, 2020 | 09:46 PM

#32

FunkyDuck

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

All of mine broke when I put my lift on, 3 of them came out no problem with the air hammer but the last one put up a mean fight. If I had to do it all over again I would’ve bought the inserts for the shock mounts, keeping the new bolts from sliding back up into that cavity while lining up the bar pins was a real PITA.

Apr 14, 2020 | 09:43 AM

#33

IJM

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From: District of Columbia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by FunkyDuck

What worked well for me was using slightly longer bolts (25mm or 1") and threading on one nut just a little so I could slide one end of the bar under the nut. With that end in place, I could work the other bolt into position and not have to mess with both simultaneously.