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Shock bushing keeps coming out. ITS MAGIC!

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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Default Shock bushing keeps coming out. ITS MAGIC!

So i know one other person had this issue. It seems to be ONLY the front drivers side shock bushing. The top "o" ring style bushing that sits ontop of the shock mount keeps coming off. The large washer and nut stay on the shock. This has happend 5+ times between factory Sahara suspension and after installing Rubi shocks/spings and TF leveling kit. It does not happen during extreeme wheelin wheel stands ect. It has happened 3 times on the same trail (this trail/road is accesable with a stock Grand Cherokee)

At this point im dumbfounded and so is the dealer Would just installing Non MOPAR shocks fix this?
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Same thing has happened to me, twice. Instead of taking it to the dealer this time, I just ordered two of them this time from 4wheelparts, cause I know it's going to happen again. To stop the clanking till I get them, I put one of my wife's scrunchies where the bushing was... Doesn't make a sound

Weaksauce bushing though, no doubt. I'll be watching this thread for feedback.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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I carry extra's because of that but it dosnt matter if the bushing is new or old they both come off.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Well i took the jeep to the dealer but they said chances are they wont do anything since i have a lift (teraflex leveling kit) and Rubicon shocks and springs. will replacing and going with a full blown coil lift with new shocks and all fix this issue?
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