Missing Shock Bolt!

Skid_Kid said:

Yes I would just get the hardware from an auto parts store. Try to see if you can get a self locking nut.

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fatboy1271 said:

Looking for install instructions to get bolt/nut size. Anyone happen to know what they are for the Hydro 7000?

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JKBANDIT55 said:

Go to the auto store and have them pull out a Hydro shock for you and just match up the bolt size. Or pull the one off your other shock and go to home depot and buy the same one.

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fatboy1271 said:

Thanks JKBandit. I'll see if they have one in stock at the local Pep Boys.

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Skid_Kid said:

I would just tighten the lower bolt to around 50 ftlbs.

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fatboy1271 said:

Thanks. No local automotive stores carry them and 4 Wheel Parts said the shocks don't come with bolts anyway. He did say they are 13mm...

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wayoflife said:

The factory bolt was metric but, you should be able to use a Grade 8 - 1/2" bolt, washer and stover. You should be able to get all this at a local Ace Hardward or True Value in the specialty hardward drawer section. Lowes sometimes have them too. If you can't get a stover, a nylock will do the job too.

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fatboy1271 said:

Much appreciated!!! I feel as though I shouldn't have to ask questions like this, but... just use the jack that came with the JK and lift the rear end until I can swing the shock into the mount?

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wayoflife said:

You should be able to just lay on the ground and muscle it in.

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