xj_maniac_newb

Okay I just got my shocks in, and now I want to put them on.... But it's going to get dark in like 2 hours. So my question is....can you take off the old shocks and put the new ones in in 2 hours? Also can you do so with hand tools and without dropping the axles?

Pistol-McGee

Have you taken the rears out before? If not and they're rusted the bolts might break. If they break it will take a bit longer then 2 hours im sure, if they dont it can be easily done in less then 2 hours.

Modestmike

You do not need to drop the axle.

freegdr

i would suggest you wait till youhave more time ,it will take a first timer longer and no you dont have to drop the axles you will find it easyer

xj_maniac_newb

My jeep is rust free, so I dont think the rears should break. I know I could do the fronts, its the backs I'm worried about. And I have access to air tools, just would rather not break a bolt with them. What so toy have to do to put the shocks on? Just unbolt the old ones and put the new ones in? Our do you need to jack the jeep up and take the wheels off?

freegdr

if you are still sitting at stock heught jacking up the back from under the axle will give better acces the front really is jus turn the wheels to get to the lower bolts the top nuts go in from under the hood

99PurpleHaze

My Jeep was/is rust free and the bolts broke....all 4 on the rear

xj_maniac_newb

Also for the rear axle mounts do you just torque them down real hard or do they need to be torqued down to a certain level?

CommandoXJ

If their not rusted the rear ones are easier, IMO.

Thedude

if this is your first time doing shocks, wait till you have time. Start by PB blasting everything and then let it seep in before you get to work.

freegdr

just make sure there tight. if theve been on there a while some spray lube will make it much easier

xj_maniac_newb

I mean I can work in the night and all, I would just have to pull it up to the garage. And im at 3 inches on 31s with wheels that stick out alot so getting to the fronts should be a little easier than with stock wheels

freegdr

got a flash light go for it unless its 3 degrees out then get in side where the heat is lol

its_deer_not_jeep

i takes me about an hour to do a full suspension replace/lift on any car its easy for me i dont use power tools either but thats just me im young and have alot of energy haha

freegdr

lol thats a good one