The Jeep measured Improper installation can result in loss of control of the vehicle. Follow the supplied directions and use this article as a supplement. Support the Jeep properly on jack stands and allow the front axle to drop partially from the frame.
Remove the shocks using a socket through the hole in the fender for the upper bolt. After the shocks are removed and the links are disconnected lower the axle to allow the springs to fully extend.
Remove the coil springs. Remove the bump stop by rocking it out of the cup, then remove the bump stop cup. Reinstall the bump stop into the cup. We found it easy to use a jack to raise the axle and while holding a block on top of the spring mount press the bump stop back into the cup.
Install the new shock absorbers, reconnect the sway bar and the track bar. Shock tip: Installing the poly bushings with the crossbar can be a challenge. This action will force the passenger side of your axle to drop and allow you remove the spring with little effort fig 3.
Be sure to go slow and make sure none of your brake lines are put under too much stress. Remove your spring and then the rubber bumpstop by firmly grabbing it and then working it back and forth until it comes out. Inside the bumpstop retaining cup, you will notice a bolt holding it in place.
Remove this bolt using a deep 15mm socket or standard socket with a 3" ratchet extension. Replace this bolt with the longer one supplied by Rubicon Express.
Place the new bumpstop extension over the new bolt, then the spacer over the extension as show in the pic to the left. Re-attach everything to the upper spring perch. Slip the spring back into place some people have found it easier to install the rubber bumpstop after slipping on the spring and then lower your floor jack so that your axle is hanging again.
Repeat steps 7 - 10 on the opposite side. Now comes the fun part. As I'm sure you've already noticed, the new shocks do not come with the bar pins installed through the bushings. Unfortunately, they can be a bit difficult to push through too. Here's what you will need to do.
First, place the bar pin in a bench vice, lube it and the shock bushing well with white lithium grease. Then, place the shock bushing over the bar pin, work it around the pin a bit and then push down forcefully with one hand while rotating the entire shock back and forth with your other hand. The bar pin should slip through with ease.
While you are at it, go ahead and install the bar pins on your front shocks too. Your rear shocks should have come with two metal sleaves.
Slide these into the bottom bushings and then install your new rear shocks. The upper shock mount bolts need to be torqued to 23 ft. The lower shock mount bolts need to be torqued to 70 ft. Re-attach your wheels, remove the jack stands, lower your vehicle and torque down your lug nuts to 90 ft. Then re-attach your rear swaybar links and torque them down to 40 ft.
Your rear end is now lifted! This is what your rear suspension should look like when done. Okay, on to the front end. Chock your rear wheels and then crack loose your lug nuts.
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