What did you do to your TJ today?

[Alex01]

Umm, maybe not. I just looked at the pic and these are RS9000. I ordered the 5000X. Dangit. Now I got to do a return. Ugggghh.

Open the box. It's misleading.

99% chance you actually DO have rs5000x shocks

 

[KimsJeep]

Open the box. It's misleading.

99% chance you actually DO have rs5000x shocks

These are the part numbers and they match what was in the amazon add.

The shocks match the part number on the box.

 

[DustinfromOhio]

Mine just came today!! Hopefully going to change them this weekend.

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If you haven’t done them before take your time on the rear uppers. PB blast the bolts for a few days prior and use a swivel socket so you don’t strip or break the bolts.

 

[Alex01]

These are the part numbers and they match what was in the amazon add.

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The shocks match the part number on the box.

The box is misleading I thought they sent rs9000 when mine came in.

 

[KimsJeep]

If you haven’t done them before take your time on the rear uppers. PB blast the bolts for a few days prior and use a swivel socket so you don’t strip or break the bolts.

Ok, I'll start PBing them today and again tomorrow, until I can get to actually doing them.

 

[DustinfromOhio]

Ok, I'll start PBing them today and again tomorrow, until I can get to actually doing them.

I was able to get 3 out of 4 out fairly easily. The 4th I rushed and broke it off. Ended up air chiseling the bolt head off after pulling fender liner. Took forever but ended up ok.

 

[Midtenn]

I also discover these two issues. Still pondering exactly how to resolve but I’ll get.

the clutch works fine. Just not sure what all that wire is all about.

 

[Midtenn]

Umm, maybe not. I just looked at the pic and these are RS9000. I ordered the 5000X. Dangit. Now I got to do a return. Ugggghh.

check the label. Mine had the wrong box

 

[Midtenn]

Took me about 1.5 hour to replace all 4. But I don’t live in a salt area.

 

[KimsJeep]

I guess having the body raised up is a plus for spraying the bolts with PB!

 

[Fonz54]

Ok, I'll start PBing them today and again tomorrow, until I can get to actually doing them.

Use Kroil - far superior to PB Blaster.

 

[U8MYDZT]

X2.

X100

 

[U8MYDZT]

Social Distancing

 

[U8MYDZT]

Found out when a tummy tuck makes a difference

 

[mmmkam]

Sienna Pearl FTW!

Took out the body lift spacers.
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[scottgraham]

Cowl intake

 

[Kiwi TJ]

Changed out my shocks. I’m now on team rancho thanks to the forum.

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Ranchooooooooooo Libre !!!!! How do they ride ?

 

[dschwes]

Took me about 1.5 hour to replace all 4. But I don’t live in a salt area.

Must be nice to not have to deal with rust like we have here in Michigan. First pic is before I started my POR-15 project to protect my frame. Second is obviously after. My rear shock bolts all snapped like twigs and I didn’t have the patients to spend countless hours breaking more bolts when I was doing it last winter when we had a polar vortex of below temps for a few weeks. The garage was heated but let’s face it, a propane heater only works so well when it’s zero or colder outside!
We measured 4 times and drilled once (and nailed it!) through the frame to mount the new rear shocks. Working great! I love Michigan and all 4 seasons that we get but man, it wreaks havoc on your vehicles!!

**disclaimer. POR-15 project ended for winter. Will continue next month.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Finally ordered a Spider 9 axle housing for my YJ build.
Opted for the 3.5 inch 4130 chromoly pro series housing for strength.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Yesterday morning I ordered an LQ9 which is a high output 6.0L from GM’s LS gen 3 series.