Bilstein front install shock help!

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May 15, 2016 | 01:19 PM

#11

mds22

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Originally Posted by Jonathan_JK

Ok I see... How bout just using the old bushings from the old shocks? I mean it's just a piece of rubber.

that's what I had to do with my Ranchos. Worked fine.

May 15, 2016 | 01:43 PM

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Jonathan_JK

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From: Jacksonville NC

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Originally Posted by mds22

that's what I had to do with my Ranchos. Worked fine.

I actually kept the old bushings when I installed my new shocks. You never know when your going to need spare parts. Or I like to offer out stuff at Jeep club meetings. Next meet and greet I'm going to bring a pelican case of parts. You never know someone might need something I have.

May 15, 2016 | 02:03 PM

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Pape

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Originally Posted by MSmitty

I installed the AEV 2.5 lift all day yesterday and finished everything except the front shocks. After three hours of fighting them, there just isn't enough thread on the top to bolt it down. It barely lines up with the top hole on both sides. How in the world do you tighten them down with basically zero thread on top? I can't even put the top washer/rubber bushing on the top. There would be no way. What am I doing wrong?

Make sure the lower bushing head is properly aligned inside the mounting hole, place the washer and nut to temporarily secure the shock (make sure the lower bushing head does not pop out of the mounting hole). Lower the Jeep back on the ground remove the nut and washer place upper bushing and washer you should have enough tread to start the nut.

May 15, 2016 | 06:11 PM

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MSmitty

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From: Sugar Hill, GA

I finally got them in guys. Thanks for all your help. I ended up using the stock bushings and taking off the boot holder piece. Each one took about 15 minutes after that. Everything is in now and looks great. I'll post up some pictures tomorrow! Thanks again everyone. Your info helped a ton.