Probably a stupid question ..

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masrhinman

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #1

I have a stock 2009 JKU Sahara, and the shocks are starting to ware out. I have picked up a set of shocks for a rubicon, so my question is will the rubicon shocks fit onto my Sahara, and is there even a performance gain other than the nice look of the red.

 

SoCalDozer

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #2

Yes they bolt right on. And you will see a slight ride improvement both on road and off road. At least I did on mine.

 

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masrhinman

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #3

Is there a write up somewhere on here where I can find a writeup on how to do it? I'm new to jeep mechanics

 

mcpuck

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #4

its pretty much unbolting the old ones and replacing them with the new ones.

 

wayoflife

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #5

Yes, they'll fit and will just bolt on as a direct replacement. The Rubicon shocks are a bit firmer than the Sport or Sahara sets and will provide a nicer ride... or, at least in my opinion :yup:

 

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masrhinman

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #6

That you all for the help! I'll attempt to replace them later today.

 

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masrhinman

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #7

probably adding to the stupid questions, but how do I actually get it out

 

Philip *AZ*

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #8

Let me see if there is a write-up


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wayoflife

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #9

masrhinman said:

probably adding to the stupid questions, but how do I actually get it out

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1. Using a 5/8″ wrench, hold your front shock can in place just below the upper shock mount to keep it from spinning. Then, remove the stud mount nut above using a 16mm wrench.

2. Using an 18mm socket and wrench, remove the bolt and nut securing the front shocks to the lower axle mount.

 

Philip *AZ*

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #10

Lmao!! I was just thinking. Eddie will post a write up before I can find it..lol. I think hes actually part ninja!


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JKBANDIT55

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #11

Also be sure not to over tighten the nuts after install. The rubber bushings on the top will start to stretch and rip if you over tighten them.

 

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masrhinman

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #12

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for, is the process similar for the rear? Or are there different steps!

 

dchew

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #13

masrhinman said:

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for, is the process similar for the rear? Or are there different steps!

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Similar but the top of the shock has two bolts instead of one.

Dave

 

wayoflife

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• Mar 5, 2013

• #14

masrhinman said:

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for, is the process similar for the rear? Or are there different steps!

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Unlike the front where the shock uses a stud mount, the rear shock uses a bar pin at the top and it's secured in place with 2 bolts.

1. Using a 16mm socket and a 6″-12″ ratchet drive extension, remove the 2 upper rear shock mount bolts.

2. Using an 18mm socket and wrench, remove the bolt and nut securing the rear shocks to the lower axle mounts. Remove and set aside your shocks for now.