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Old May 13, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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I'm changing out my Sport shocks to Rubicon this weekend,are the bolts metric or standard? I'm asking because I want to make it as easy as possible (one trip under) I'm 66
with arthritis. I searched a little more looks like 16mm ,18mm,and 11/16

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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by fitzz47
I'm changing out my Sport shocks to Rubicon this weekend,are the bolts metric or standard? I'm asking because I want to make it as easy as possible (one trip under) I'm 66
with arthritis. I searched a little more looks like 16mm ,18mm,and 11/16
Metric. 16mm on one. Seemed unused and 18mm too.

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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by fitzz47
I'm changing out my Sport shocks to Rubicon this weekend,are the bolts metric or standard? I'm asking because I want to make it as easy as possible (one trip under) I'm 66
with arthritis. I searched a little more looks like 16mm ,18mm,and 11/16
Post up what city your in. I'm sure someone lives close and would lend a hand.

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Old May 14, 2013 | 04:07 AM
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I'll have my son or wife hand me what I need. I'm rotating tires and changing oil at the same time.with the tires off I should have good access.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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Did the shocks last night.what's the best way to tighten the top nut on the front shocks? I did drill out the passenger side plastic to get better access. It was still tuff.
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Old May 16, 2013 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by fitzz47
Did the shocks last night.what's the best way to tighten the top nut on the front shocks? I did drill out the passenger side plastic to get better access. It was still tuff.
That IS the best way!

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