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12 JKU Suspension Replacements

Old Sep 29, 2019 | 02:00 PM
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So I am installing an Old Man Emu lift this weekend with Rock Krawler control arms. To make the process as productive as possible going to replace the stock hardware if needed and would also like to have spares as many bolts have broken when dismantling the Jeep. Here is the list I have via Mopar site:

Lower Front
2x
6104243AA BOLT-HEX FLANGE HEAD
BOLT-HEX FLANGE HEAD, LEFT/RIGHT

2x
6104718AA Mopar Hex Flange Lock Nut (6104718AA)
Mopar Hex Flange Lock Nut (6104718AA), LEFT/RIGHT

2x
6104719AA Fiat Hex Flange Lock Nut
Fiat Hex Flange Lock Nut, LEFT/RIGHT

Upper Front
2x
6508592AA Upper Control Arm Retainer
Upper Control Arm Retainer, LEFT/RIGHT

2x
6104243AA BOLT-HEX FLANGE HEAD
BOLT-HEX FLANGE HEAD, LEFT/RIGHT

2x
6104718AA Mopar Hex Flange Lock Nut (6104718AA)
Mopar Hex Flange Lock Nut (6104718AA), LEFT/RIGHT

2x
6104719AA Fiat Hex Flange Lock Nut
Fiat Hex Flange Lock Nut, LEFT/RIGHT

Rear Upper
2x
6104265AA Hanger Bolt
Upper Control Arm Bolt, LEFT/RIGHT

2x
6508786AA Upper Control Arm Nut
Upper Control Arm Nut, LEFT/RIGHT

Rear Lower
2x
6104242AA Lower Control Arm Front Bolt

2x
6104718AA Hook Kit , Tow - Front - Nut, Hex Flange Lock
Shock Nut, LEFT

Track Bar Rear
2x
6104263AA Track Bar Bolt
Track Bar Bolt, LEFT

2x
6104719AA Stabilizer Link Nut
Lower Control Arm Nut, LEFT

Track Bar Front
2x
6104263AA Track Bar Bolt

2x
6508593AA Track Bar Lock Nut

Shocks Front
2x
6104242AA Fiat Bolt-Hex Flange Head
Fiat Bolt-Hex Flange Head, LEFT

2x
6104718AA Mopar Hex Flange Lock Nut (6104718AA)

2x
6104717AA Fiat Hex Flange Lock Nut (6104717AA)

Shocks Rear
2x
6104215AA Trans Mount Bracket Bolt
Shock Upper Bolt, LEFT

The question I have first, is this a good list of spares/replacements? Second, would it be better to buy a set like the Metalcloak builders set (https://metalcloak.com/grade-8-suspe...-wrangler.html) or buy these (Grade 8) at a hardware store? Also for the hardware store option, does anyone have the sizes of these bolts and nuts?
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 06:49 AM
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Grade 8 locally.
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 07:23 AM
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man unless your stock ones are rusted and corroded really bad you are going to spend a chunk of money if going oem for stuff you will never use.
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 09:11 AM
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I can't tell you how many times my factory bolts have been on/off my suspension components with zero issues. The one thing I can see replacing is the TB bolts. Everything else I've replaced if something comes with new bolts, if not, the factories remain. Every bolt that comes off I measure head size, length, thread count, and log what it went to....put in zip-lock bag with details written on paper in the bag, and goes in my trail bag should I or anyone else need one. I can see picking up a couple spares just in case, but I personally don't see the need to replace all bolts.
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 09:46 AM
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Thanks, Will play it by ear and hope the bolts don't snap on me. If so will be looking at the local ACe for Grade 8 replacements
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 06:59 PM
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Northridge has the grade 8 kit. I'd do that before I spent money on the OEM stuff.
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 10:09 AM
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Forget the OEM and just get grade 8 at your local Ace Hardware. Way stronger and way cheaper.
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