Just noticed some metal clanking up front in the last couple of days...discovered that my top shock bushing on the drivers side is gone the one on the passenger side is torn up.

Installed the Spring Leveling kit a few weeks ago...it did not come with shock extensions and did not call for them....but could this be the issue?

Please help--- at this point I am stumped???

Please advise if you have any ideas..

Man...kinda a scary..

Joe

 

The Part from the Jeep Parts Manual is called

part # 52060430AD 2 J, T, U 72, 74 GROMMET, Shock AbsorberUpper

This is what was missing on one side and torn up on the other..

Thanks

Joe

 

Bump for Urgent ideas!!!

 

My only guess is that the shock was not put on properly after the install , but that is just a guess.

 

Dave---When I installed them was very straight forward...is it possible that I need the shock extensions?

I am getting some new parts tuesday...but I am afraid it will just happen again?

Joe

 

Is the nut and washer still on the upper shock and the bushing gone?

 

yes completely on the drivers side and on the passenger side it is ripped up and about to go....

Joe

 

Hmm interesting I am not sure what the deal is then . I will take a look at a few things on monday and get back to you

 

Did u install it washer bushings bushing washer nut? My friend installed mine the wrong way and they came loose he put bushing washer bushing washer nut... Hope this isn't too confusing.

 

Yes---in the order you said.... washer...bushing...bushing...washer nut.

I have been off road quote a few times since install and disconnected twice...
i was wondering if it could somehow pull down hard enough on the shock to shred the top bushing???

Joe