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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Zombie on December 04, 2009, 01:39:26 AM

Title: shock lower bushing
Post by: Zombie on December 04, 2009, 01:39:26 AM

I had the jeep in for an alignment today and the lower shock bushings are worn out and need to be replaced.
I believe the shocks are Rancho's.

anyone know if I can replace the bushings and not have to replace the shocks?

if so, where would I get the bushings??

thanks
steve

Title: Re: shock lower bushing
Post by: tubby on December 04, 2009, 02:27:27 AM

You can go to Modern Motors or National4x4 and pick them up. They carry Rancho and should have  bushings available for you. You don't have to replace the whole shock. Use a bench vise and some sockets to push the old ones out and press the new ones in. Use some lube(vaseline) to help get them in. Standens also has shock bushings as well.

Title: Re: shock lower bushing
Post by: Zombie on December 04, 2009, 09:03:52 AM

sweet.
have to look at replacing the rear springs, so I might check standins for that too, I guess they make their own springs.

thanks

Title: Re: shock lower bushing
Post by: nickcoleman9 on December 04, 2009, 09:48:35 AM

ive always had good luck at mopac on 16th as well like 5 bucks a set and in stock it seems just need inner and outer measurements

Title: Re: shock lower bushing
Post by: hps4evr on December 04, 2009, 06:00:45 PM

see, i understand the use of KY in this application. but why is it that KY is the first to be used? i have far more experience and very good luck with astro-glide. it may not be as easy to find as KY, but its a much better performer. it leaves a longer lasting film of lubricant to help penetration of the rubber bushing into the shock eye. FYI, be sure to clean the eye first, nobody likes lubing the rubber and forcing it into a dirty eye...

Title: Re: shock lower bushing
Post by: Zombie on December 04, 2009, 06:25:47 PM

Quote from: hps4evr on December 04, 2009, 06:00:45 PM

see, i understand the use of KY in this application. but why is it that KY is the first to be used? i have far more experience and very good luck with astro-glide. it may not be as easy to find as KY, but its a much better performer. it leaves a longer lasting film of lubricant to help penetration of the rubber bushing into the shock eye. FYI, be sure to clean the eye first, nobody likes lubing the rubber and forcing it into a dirty eye...

this started as a nice simple question and you go and do this, real nice. haha ;D

Title: Re: shock lower bushing
Post by: mike s on December 05, 2009, 01:07:55 AM

Astro-glide is...

Try silicone brake lube for bushing install, won't disolve rubber bushings and stays around awhile to prevent squeeks, or if it squeeks too much there is always astro-glide...