Shock replacement on stock suspension

[Beluga's Mom]

I put Bilstein 4600 on my dad’s Jeep. It took me an hour front and rear. No rust issues here in Cali. I did spray Kroil on the rear upper bolts.

They are a little firm but I don’t mind it at all. The jeep feels planted. My dad does have full size metal bumpers so the 4600 do a good job supporting that weight.

Ride quality is going to be personal preference though. Some people like the shocks to be soft some people want the shocks to be firm.

Softer shocks have more body roll and sway.

Firmer shocks will be the opposite.

We took off KYB gas a just that came with the Jeep but they looked old and worn. I’m sure they were no longer working. So I’m not going to knock them down.

KYB gas a just are suppose to be one step up form the Excel G.


KYB and Bilstein have a lifetime warranty. Just make sure you can contact the company for a warranty claim. As the vendor will need to submit the claim. I don’t recommend Amazon or rock auto for this. Good luck trying to contact them.

https://www.shocksurplus.com/produc...-shocks-set-1997-2006-jeep-wrangler-4wd-tj-lj


https://www.shocksurplus.com/produc...-shocks-set-1997-2006-jeep-wrangler-4wd-tj-lj

Thanks so much!!!

 

[Beluga's Mom]

I put Bilstein 4600 on my dad’s Jeep. It took me an hour front and rear. No rust issues here in Cali. I did spray Kroil on the rear upper bolts.

They are a little firm but I don’t mind it at all. The jeep feels planted. My dad does have full size metal bumpers so the 4600 do a good job supporting that weight.

Ride quality is going to be personal preference though. Some people like the shocks to be soft some people want the shocks to be firm.

Softer shocks have more body roll and sway.

Firmer shocks will be the opposite.

We took off KYB gas a just that came with the Jeep but they looked old and worn. I’m sure they were no longer working. So I’m not going to knock them down.

KYB gas a just are suppose to be one step up form the Excel G.


KYB and Bilstein have a lifetime warranty. Just make sure you can contact the company for a warranty claim. As the vendor will need to submit the claim. I don’t recommend Amazon or rock auto for this. Good luck trying to contact them.

https://www.shocksurplus.com/produc...-shocks-set-1997-2006-jeep-wrangler-4wd-tj-lj


https://www.shocksurplus.com/produc...-shocks-set-1997-2006-jeep-wrangler-4wd-tj-lj

Do you happen to have the part numbers for Bilstein 4600 because when I use your link and then put my vehicle info in, it says those shocks don't fit my jeep. Ugh.

 

[06TJ35's]

On shock surplus website don’t put TJ as the model put wrangler.

 

[Beluga's Mom]

On shock surplus website don’t put TJ as the model put wrangler.

Got it. Thank you again so much!!!
I was gonna ask if you wanted to come offer some help with the rears, but lucky for you that you are clear on the opposite coast.