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removing rear shocks 97 TJ

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#1 ·
Was looking at my rear shocks on 97 TJ - need to replace them but how do you get to the top bolts.. Are the nuts welded in cause I cant see how you get a wrench on them.

any ideas

Thanks
P. Scott
 
#2 ·
Crawl in the wheel weel and look at the frame. On my 97 and I found holes in which I could get a wrench on the bolt in there. Easy to get in there since Im lifted, not sure in your case, may have to take the wheel off? I could snap some pics tomorrow in the day light.
 
#3 ·
Loooooooooooong extension. They are bolted, with welded pockets no worries about loosing nuts here. Pass side is a booger if u have a skid plate tho. Should be a 14mm (tighter fit then the. 9/16 if there a lil rusty you don't want to strip head)

Also... Cleaning your undercarriage helps not get dust/dirt/mud/rocks/exc in your eyes ha.
 
#4 ·
So mine were broken or something then? I didnt have em welded. I had bolts I had to hold with a wrench...well my wife held em.
 
#8 ·
On a jeep, one can never have too many extensions. A universal/swivel adapter or two is especially helpful.
 
#11 ·
im installing a 3 inch lift on my tj aand im replacing the rear shocks the top bolts are horrible i have 2 out 1 bolt on each shock and the other 2 are rounded and cant even get them out with a bolt extractor any one who has done this also knows there is no room for a cut off wheel to make a slot in the head any advice any one?
 
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