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Shocks on jeep

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by camaroz2882, May 6, 2018.

  1. May 6, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    camaroz2882

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    camaroz2882 [OP] New Member

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    I have an 08 Wrangler JK with a 3.5" lift kit and looking at other Jeep's, I'm wondering if mine are upside down. How are they supposed to be installed?
     
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  2. May 6, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    aggrex

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    Welcome! Post some pics of your JK and the shocks you suspect are upside down. Most OEM shocks can only be installed one-way
     
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    aggrex, May 6, 2018
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  3. May 6, 2018 at 7:37 PM
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    The attached pic shows typical front shock orientation (top set) and rear shock orientation (bottom set). On the next pic(s) some high performance off-road shocks will look different.

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  4. May 7, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome aboard!
     
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  5. May 8, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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    JKBob 25

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    At the risk of missin a new member....And it being pointed out....@aggrex. Hey....I took a nap that day. Lolll.
    Welcome @camaroz2882 . Post up prices dude. Will help with your issue.
     
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  6. May 8, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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    @camaroz2882 shock us with some pics of the shocks in question
     
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  7. Jul 1, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    HardHat420

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    Some shocks run body up and others body down. Some shocks can be installed either way. I prefer body up just to help keep dirt and mud from going into the body. Call the manufacturer. They will tell you which way they can be installed.
     
    HardHat420, Jul 1, 2018
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