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May 26, 2013 | 04:17 PM

PistolPete83

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Rear shocks install

Has anyone installed shocks with out a jack?? If so any tips on doing it. Thank you

May 26, 2013 | 04:25 PM

chris h.

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Just do one at a time and you'll be fine. By leaving the other shock installed it keeps the holes lined up on the side you're working on. I would recommend purchasing a jack at some point though, I've used mine a ton.

May 26, 2013 | 04:28 PM

NYCFXDC13

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i just removed mine yesterday... i took off one side first and then say that the holes didn't line up but i had a jack and i lifted it up slightly and the holes lined up. its an easy install just make sure you have the right torque for the bolts don't want to screw that up

May 26, 2013 | 05:06 PM

dirtdobber

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use a bottle jack if they are off any.
If you don't have one get one, they are cheap enough and you can use it to clean your wheels or change tires

May 26, 2013 | 07:26 PM

DonN

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+1 on doing them one at a time. I used a car jack to help line up the bolts. If you want to set sag, you will need a lift.

May 26, 2013 | 08:06 PM

Rainmakr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DonN

I used a car jack to help line up the bolts.

+1. I used a scissor car jack and a 2 x 4 to change out mine until I got a motorcycle jack. Worked ok but like others have mentioned, I would buy a jack.

Last edited by Rainmakr; May 26, 2013 at 08:12 PM.

May 27, 2013 | 05:25 AM

hdstreetbob88

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ive seen people stack up pieces of wood while its on its kickstand and roll it on top to giveit a little lift to do the shocks wide flat pieces of course but why risk it get a jack if you can.