Help with front shock removal
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2009
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From: Hendersonville NC
I just recently got my front two off. Like others said put a wrench on top. & an open faced on the bottom & take it slow & stead. I also had the jeep up on jack stands & tires off all free hanging weight. It was a breeze.
It's an 07 with 36,000 miles. So they aren't creampuff shocks but did great
It's an 07 with 36,000 miles. So they aren't creampuff shocks but did great
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Joined: Jan 2007
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I'm in the process of installing a TF 2.5" coil lift on a 2dr 2007 JK Rubicon. I got the rear done with basically no issues. I'm moving on to the front now and am stuck at the first step. I'm trying to get the top of the front shocks unbolted and I've about given myself a stroke doing it. I've got a 9/16th's wrench gripping the top of the shock tube, then I've weaseled a 9/16" ratcheting wrench onto the top nut.
I've then proceeded to work that wrench as hard as I can. I've made some progress but it's incredibly slow going. I've hit it with PB blaster and let that soak but so far still no joy. Is there any way to get a socket onto the top so I can get a breaker bar in? Should I lift the front axle with a jack to take pressure off the top nut? Am I working the wrong parts?
Anyhoo, any advice (including "you're doing it right, just push harder") would be appreciated.
thanks
I've then proceeded to work that wrench as hard as I can. I've made some progress but it's incredibly slow going. I've hit it with PB blaster and let that soak but so far still no joy. Is there any way to get a socket onto the top so I can get a breaker bar in? Should I lift the front axle with a jack to take pressure off the top nut? Am I working the wrong parts?
Anyhoo, any advice (including "you're doing it right, just push harder") would be appreciated.
thanks
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: San Antonio TX
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So, I got the shocks off.. for the most part. Both shocks sheared at the top of the stud. About 1/2 the threads came off with the nut. However, for the TF lift kit with the shock extensions, the extensions just screw on to the top of the stud. There seems like there's enough thread left to safely mate into the extension. Am I crazy or is this OK?
