California Installing Fox Performance 2.0 Reservoir Shocks

[nsurati]

Hi guys, quick question about installing shocks. I currently have a dynatrac 2.0 EnduroSport lift and my dynatrac shock on the drivers side is finally shot. I’m thinking about replacing with the fox 2.0 reservoir shocks and wanted to know, can this install by done without jacking the full front up? From an initial glance, it seems like these can be installed by simply taking the wheel off (jack on axle under the spring) as it’s pretty accessible. I know on JK’s you don’t even have to take the tire off but all the videos I’ve seen on YouTube involve jacking up by the frame and letting the axle droop. Can’t I just compress the shock and bolt it right in without doing all that? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

Sponsored

 

[Rogersocal]

Thats what i did to replace mine. I just compressed them with a rope loop pushed bolt through on one side then slowly let the rope slack and when the eye got to the place it needed to be I held it in place with a flat prybar and then cleared the rope and pushed the bolt through. Worked great.

 

[TEAMSLO]

I installed a shock extension to help withdroop and had to jack mine up and then use a ratchet strap with a pry bar/screw driver to get it reinstalled.

You should be able to get away with just a ratchet strap and reamer, would definitely be an easier install jacking it up though.

 

[nsurati]

Thats what i did to replace mine. I just compressed them with a rope loop pushed bolt through on one side then slowly let the rope slack and when the eye got to the place it needed to be I held it in place with a flat prybar and then cleared the rope and pushed the bolt through. Worked great.

Perfect!! This was exactly what I was thinking about doing. I don’t have rope but I was thinking about looping some zip ties together and doing it that way. Or if the shock comes strapped already, just leave the strap on until all lined up with the bottom mounting bracket.

Sponsored