Stupid question about shocks?
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JK Freak
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Stupid question about shocks?
Ok so I bought a 2.5 RK max travel with bilstein shocks a few months ago. I am waiting to install until I have everything I need...tires, wheels, driveshaft, etc. My question is, are the shocks ok to just sit in the box as long as they stay compressed? And if so how long? It's going to be a while until I get everything I need and just want to make sure I'm not gonna screw up anything....thanks in advance.
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Ok so I bought a 2.5 RK max travel with bilstein shocks a few months ago. I am waiting to install until I have everything I need...tires, wheels, driveshaft, etc. My question is, are the shocks ok to just sit in the box as long as they stay compressed? And if so how long? It's going to be a while until I get everything I need and just want to make sure I'm not gonna screw up anything....thanks in advance.
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Normal shocks installed on your jeep will forever be "compressed" by the weight of the vehicle. They are a mechanical object designed for such a purpose. They come fully compressed when new for easier install.