Replace One Shock

[JeepJLU402]

Am I overthinking? I was just going to just unbolt the bad one and bolt on the new one. But the instructions for my lift said to bolt on the shock at full extension. I can do that if I have to it would just take more time. Is that really necessary?

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[BDinTX]

Not certain but guessing it says that because your new one has a plastic strap around it keeping it compressed. It will be too short to install at normal ride height. Cut the strap it will extend to full length.

For the same reason the one on your Jeep will be pushing a bit and causing the bolts to bind making it hard to remove.

 

[TheBirdie72]

I have always thought it was best practice to replace worn shocks in pairs, either both front, or both rear, at the same time (or all four). Something about the new shock not having the same compression rate as the old shock due to wear.

But I am also not a doctor of suspension science, either. So…? ?‍

 

[Maverick909]

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I have always thought it was best practice to replace worn shocks in pairs, either both front, or both rear, at the same time (or all four). Something about the new shock not having the same compression rate as the old shock due to wear.

But I am also not a doctor of suspension science, either. So…? ?‍

I do this as well

 

[JeepJLU402]

I have always thought it was best practice to replace worn shocks in pairs, either both front, or both rear, at the same time (or all four). Something about the new shock not having the same compression rate as the old shock due to wear.

But I am also not a doctor of suspension science, either. So…? ?‍

that makes sense to me. The other 3 were just a year old with only 7k miles on them. Just started driving more with work being back in the office. So I’m saying it’s probably good enough. It is possible that I’m crazy.

 

[JeepJLU402]

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I do this as well

I’m hoping this works until the others are worn then do all 4 with something a little nicer. Right now they are the Fox 2.0 from the Dynatrac lift.

 

[Maverick909]

Yea I completely understand. Save up and get a nice bypass setup. Well worth the money!

 

[entropy]

How else can you install it not being fully extended? Are you planning in compressing it so you dont have to drop the axle a bit?. I dont see any issues with that.

 

[Headbarcode]

I’m hoping this works until the others are worn then do all 4 with something a little nicer. Right now they are the Fox 2.0 from the Dynatrac lift.

Just to clarify, did you get the replacement from Dynatrac? The ones they provide with the Endurosport are custom tuned to their springs. Just wanting to make sure that you didn't get a regular off the shelf Fox 2.0.

 

[JeepJLU402]

Just to clarify, did you get the replacement from Dynatrac? The ones they provide with the Endurosport are custom tuned to their springs. Just wanting to make sure that you didn't get a regular off the shelf Fox 2.0.

Yep got it from Dynatrac. They made it super easy to get a new one. I just wish I had looked about a month earlier as I might have been under warranty.

 

[JeepJLU402]

How else can you install it not being fully extended? Are you planning in compressing it so you dont have to drop the axle a bit?. I dont see any issues with that.

I have Jack stands but I was just planning on unbolting it and then bolt the top bolt and then compress the shock to bolt the bottom.
Seems easier than jacking both sides. Putting on Jack stands and then dropping the front axle for just two bolts.

 

[BDinTX]

If your jack has the reach you might try lifting on the frame rail nearest the bad shock to extend it. When the bottom bolt slides out without binding, the new shock should go in easy.

 

[entropy]

I have Jack stands but I was just planning on unbolting it and then bolt the top bolt and then compress the shock to bolt the bottom.
Seems easier than jacking both sides. Putting on Jack stands and then dropping the front axle for just two bolts.

It should take quite a bit of force to compress the shock by hand. How are you planning on doing it? I did this once on the trail with a scissor jack.

I personally find dropping the axle easier and faster. Everything lines up easily, piece of cake.

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