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Old 06-22-2018, 12:39 PM
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How to pick the correct replacement rear shocks
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Flex, measure, order
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What he said. Also, theres a good chance that another member has the same setup and can offer some suggestions on what works and what doesnt. Mine is stock and uses KYB Excel-G front and rear. Nothing special as its not a trail rig. Have the shocks ever been replaced before? The upper rear shock bolts are known to snap.
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Be really careful removing the upper shock bolts. I used a torch to heat them up and only snapped 1 out of 4

If they break, there are tons of tutorials and YouTube videos on fishing a bolt through.

Is your jeep stock? Measuring is always the best, but if 100% stock you could just throw some OEM spec Monroe Sensatrack shocks in and call it good​​​​
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X2 if you are at stock height with the OE Spectrum Monroe's. Did mine a few years ago. They seem fine. Only snapped 2 out of the 4 upper bolts on the passenger side. But just PB Blasted for a week before. Easy fix.
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Those bolts are known for snapping, so i didnt even bother trying to save mine. I went at them with air tools, and showed no mercy.
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Iron Rock Offroad bar pin eliminators front and rear when you do replace your shock !!! You will not regret it . Gives you an extra almost inch of flex and really simplifies any future work..
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