A simple tip heat the shock bolt even if you only have a hand held propane torch. They don't come off that easy unless like he did take off the nuts and then repeat the video making it look easy. Heat em up.
i do mechanic not a professional but know alot n always watch vid to share other people techniques god bless ppl like this gentleman take hes time to share inf not like alot of mechanics the only what to take advantage of ppl with alil of knowledge and patience alot of stuff you can do on u own learn smt different plus safe some money most of times.
Excellent video, well done presentation. It was really helpful to me. It was a bit more tricky putting on my front shocks than the rear, but with help like this it was a breeze. thank you.
SON, You have to use a penetrating lube to help you getting the nuts & bolts off. Why go through all that crap just spray it down a day or two before doing the job. Clean away all junk from around area if need be & hose it down a few times, then hammer on it a bit so the stuff gets in there real good. Put some anti seize on that stuff too, that's what it's for to help you in removing bolts, nuts in harsh places or in aluminum with steel a steel bolt. Hell even use some grease on the threads if you don't like anti seize, you have a hell of a lot better chance in not stripping the threads out also.
Did my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo the other day. Did not need to remove tires. Plenty of room to work around tires, even turned front tires on a angle to clear shock area. The safest vehicle is a vehicle not jacked up. Cool video. Monroe Matic Plus shocks, beautiful ride quality.
Armend T Thank you for your comments. Hopefully, I'll be able to save you some money. My Mercedes has not needed any work lately. The front suspension video ran too long to post. Feel free to ask any questions, message me through my channel if you want the message to just be between us.
and the shocks can be installed rubber boots up or down, there's no difference. the rubber boots aren't even necessary. but I always keep the boots on and mount mine boots up, less chance of things tearing them.
I was going to install my Bilstein 4600 rear shocks last weekend and the lower sleeve than the shock mount goes through is TOO WIDE so I had to wait for this weekend, need to remove about 1/8 .125. I had Autozone on there for about 10 years- they are much narrower
@@A_Renaissance_Man Yeah, i'd say the lower shock mount sleeve is about 3-4 mm too wide. There just no excuse for a German product to have that large of a manufacturing defect. Yours pounded in with a hammer pretty easy but, there's just no excuse to have to use a punch, drift pin or sacrificial bolt to beat the shock into alignment!
I never had any luck with drilling out a broken bolt. I have always ended up welding a nut on top of the bolt where the head was and unscrewing the broken bolt out. Not exactly a DIY job.
Your rear shock bolts screw into the frame rail next to the gas tank You don't need a wrench on the nut and you couldn't get at it anyway unless you drop the gas tank. The bolts usually come out fairly easy. Good LUCK.
I think did a video on front shocks. They are much tougher as rhe brake lines need to be folded out of the way. They do not need to be drained. Also low price can be asking for trouble. I can only recommend the ones I used. I dont know about OEM as Jeep is now owned by Fiat.
@@A_Renaissance_Man damnnnnn. I'm seeing shocks on Amazon for 50-80 bucks is that good? Also the front shocks videos I see on RUclips it seems like a simple process the videos are always short. What is your opinion of all this? Do you think I can do it? And how long can I ride on bad front shocks? Thank you for the response I really appreciate it
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A simple tip heat the shock bolt even if you only have a hand held propane torch. They don't come off that easy unless like he did take off the nuts and then repeat the video making it look easy. Heat em up.
i do mechanic not a professional but know alot n always watch vid to share other people techniques god bless ppl like this gentleman take hes time to share inf not like alot of mechanics the only what to take advantage of ppl with alil of knowledge and patience alot of stuff you can do on u own learn smt different plus safe some money most of times.
Thank you for your kind comments. You expressed the very reason that I make these videos.
Thanks - changing my shocks tomorrow - informative , well edited and extremely helpful
+pdspeh69 Thank you for you kind comments. I hope the work goes smoothly.
Excellent video, well done presentation. It was really helpful to me. It was a bit more tricky putting on my front shocks than the rear, but with help like this it was a breeze. thank you.
I've never done any care work, do you think I could do this?
SON, You have to use a penetrating lube to help you getting the nuts & bolts off. Why go through all that crap just spray it down a day or two before doing the job. Clean away all junk from around area if need be & hose it down a few times, then hammer on it a bit so the stuff gets in there real good. Put some anti seize on that stuff too, that's what it's for to help you in removing bolts, nuts in harsh places or in aluminum with steel a steel bolt. Hell even use some grease on the threads if you don't like anti seize, you have a hell of a lot better chance in not stripping the threads out also.
Just changed out my front and rear shocks with the tires/wheels still on the Jeep. Took about an hour and a half total.
Videos very informative I just ordered both for the back an gonna replace them when they come in tomorrow
As a note, set-up looks like my 1993 Grand Cherokee as well.
Well explained, much appreciated.
Did my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo the other day. Did not need to remove tires. Plenty of room to work around tires, even turned front tires on a angle to clear shock area. The safest vehicle is a vehicle not jacked up. Cool video. Monroe Matic Plus shocks, beautiful ride quality.
Great instructions! Tomorrow doing the rear on a 04 WJ Overland with Monroe nitros. Then having the pros do the front coils & shocks.
junglsolja you should make a video of it
Great video! I originally subscribed for your Mercedes videos as I own the same car but I find all of your automotive videos helpful.
Armend T Thank you for your comments. Hopefully, I'll be able to save you some money. My Mercedes has not needed any work lately. The front suspension video ran too long to post. Feel free to ask any questions, message me through my channel if you want the message to just be between us.
Muchísimas gracias por el video me gusta cómo le explicas gracias
De nada. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para dejar un comentario tan agradable.
You didn't mention that the bottom nut might be welded onto the frame, I damn near busted my ass before I realized it, other than that; great video.
I have not run across that on a Jeep. I have seen that on Volvo XC90.
@@A_Renaissance_Man We have a 2004, fortunately we live in the south and the Jeep is garaged every night so there was no rust what so ever
Yeah mine has a welded nut
Thank you for the great video
A big Phillips screwdriver is a perfect alignment pin for the bottom bolts on the rear.
On a 2004, the rear shocks are attached with only bolts. The nuts are welded on the brackets.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I knew there were different setups. I hope this helps others.
and the shocks can be installed rubber boots up or down, there's no difference. the rubber boots aren't even necessary. but I always keep the boots on and mount mine boots up, less chance of things tearing them.
I was going to install my Bilstein 4600 rear shocks last weekend and the lower sleeve than the shock mount goes through is TOO WIDE so I had to wait for this weekend, need to remove about 1/8 .125. I had Autozone on there for about 10 years- they are much narrower
Make sure the metal sleeve is lined up properly. it is a very tight fit. Watch the video at 8:45 and see that I had to drive the shock into position.
@@A_Renaissance_Man Yeah, i'd say the lower shock mount sleeve is about 3-4 mm too wide. There just no excuse for a German product to have that large of a manufacturing defect. Yours pounded in with a hammer pretty easy but, there's just no excuse to have to use a punch, drift pin or sacrificial bolt to beat the shock into alignment!
Shaft goes up on the rear on WJs, fits right if you do it that way
Thanks for the video, I have 2 grand cherokees I have to do that to soon.
Break fluid might help lubricate and not hurt rubber
Saving Money.......
This is not a 99-04 WJ
It's the older ZJ.....92-98 I think.
it's not, but changing rear shocks is basically the same job on each of them
godamn man you can talk your ass off
We use white lithium grease on all our rubber grommets.
Thanks!
changing struts on an 84 grand wagoneer.......is there any safety precautions I need to be concerned about when changing them out?
Can you tell me the model number of the rear blisten shocks please? I had to return ones I'd bought. Thx.
Look it up, Bilstein is a OEM shock
My rear upper bolt snapped and is stuck in the welded by what can I do ??
So u jacked it up on the differential?
yes he did, most people do on the rear since the housing is more center than the front
nice job thank u
What if that rear mounting bolt does break off? Do you have a fix ?
I never had any luck with drilling out a broken bolt. I have always ended up welding a nut on top of the bolt where the head was and unscrewing the broken bolt out.
Not exactly a DIY job.
The boot on bottom design seems really poor.Despite the zip tie water will leak into it.
where did you lift from on the hydraulic jack to get clearance for your jack stands?
Thank you for asking. I lift from under the differential.
David Prokity awesome thanks a million
David Prokity that won't damage the diff?
Jss05 I lifted mine from the diff just long enough to put my jack stands under it.. I had no damage or leaks
My upper mount pin snapped. What's my best bet for replacement? Having trouble finding a zj conversion. The oe style looks like a hassle to replace
I got the same issue today trying to find a kit to fix it did you find the right kit? 97 zj
Why are your shocks up side down? That is wrong lol.
We bought the Jeep factory new at the dealer and that is how the OEM factory shocks were installed.
Sometimes you need an impact to get the nut off.
I have a '99 grand Cherokee, and my rear upper shock mounts look nothing like that.
Your rear shock bolts screw into the frame rail next to the gas tank
You don't need a wrench on the nut and you couldn't get at it anyway unless you drop the gas tank. The bolts usually come out fairly easy. Good LUCK.
I have a 2006 :( is there any front shocks I can get for cheap?
I think did a video on front shocks. They are much tougher as rhe brake lines need to be folded out of the way. They do not need to be drained. Also low price can be asking for trouble. I can only recommend the ones I used. I dont know about OEM as Jeep is now owned by Fiat.
@@A_Renaissance_Man damnnnnn. I'm seeing shocks on Amazon for 50-80 bucks is that good? Also the front shocks videos I see on RUclips it seems like a simple process the videos are always short. What is your opinion of all this? Do you think I can do it? And how long can I ride on bad front shocks? Thank you for the response I really appreciate it
what's the best shocks to use for zj jeeps?
Monroe gt gas shocks all good for your jeep
Depends on how your going to use the jeep. Every day driving or off road or both. Big difference
For every day driving, go to Rock Auto and purchase rear shocks for $30.00 a set
I broke the stud...why I am looking for the best fix
Drop the gas tank, you should have heated the stud first. Works every time
What did you torque down the bolts too
The following torque specifications were taken from 93-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Factory Service Manual for 4.0L I6 and 5.2L V8:
Front Shock Absorber Upper Nut - 23 Nm / 17 ft.lbs.
Front Shock Absorber Lower Nut - 28 Nm / 21 ft.lbs.
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut - 70 Nm / 52 ft.lbs.
Rear Shock Absorber Lower Nut - 92 Nm / 68 ft.lbs.
Habla y habla y no llega a nada
Se cambiaron los amortiguadores y luego me fui a algún lado.