How-To Spotlight: JK Shock Absorbers

Changing a worn shock absorber can make a massive difference with your JK’s ride and handling.

Not everyone who owns a Jeep takes it off-roading. There are, no doubt, people who buy a Wrangler simply because they like the way it looks. They may even like the idea of being able to go anywhere, even if that particular vehicle never sees anything more than dirty water. But even for those who never take the road less traveled, proper shock absorbers are still important. The longer you keep a Jeep, the sooner you will need to cross that particular road. And it is a road that has many obstacles when it comes to decision making. But don’t fret, this week’s How-To Spotlight article is here to help.

Every vehicle comes with shock absorbers. Some people intentionally take them off. Why? We may never be completely certain. The absorber makes your life more comfortable, even during the simplest of drives. You may feel that you are on a perfectly smooth and level road, but it really could be that the absorbers on your ride are shielding you from rattling your teeth.

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Today’s how-to article details a few options for deciding the best shock absorbers for you. It also shows you how to swap out the existing ones.

This particular article is one of the more in-depth How-To Spotlights available. Not only does it detail the front swap, but also the back — step-by-step for each. You’ll be hard-pressed to find an article that gives you as much detail about shock absorber selection and set up as this one. So check it out, and let us know what you think!