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shock bushings #795223 03/08/07 12:24 AM

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 29

Alloush

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Hey Guys, whats the best way to put the bushings through the shock hole? I dont want to use any lube that will harm the poly.

05 TJ 2.25 BB. Skyjacker hydro 7000 shocks.

Re: shock bushings [Re: Alloush] #795224 03/08/07 12:40 AM

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Central Texas

BigJim

Web Wheeler

I do not understand the question...I've never had a problem.
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Re: shock bushings [Re: BigJim] #795225 03/08/07 12:42 AM

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San Antonio, TX

cstimmons

Getting the Wheeling Fever

rubber mallet?

That allways seems to fix any "fit" issues that I've ever had to deal with. Like jim said though, they should fit right in.

93 Wrangler
4.0L (remanufactured from S&S about 5 years ago)
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Re: shock bushings [Re: cstimmons] #795226 03/08/07 12:49 AM

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Posts: 29

Alloush

Getting the Wheeling Fever

i guess i just dont understand how they are suppose to go. I have 4 skyjacker shocks, 4 washers, 4 small bushings that look like they fit the top stem, and only 2 large bushing with a rod bracket that look like they fit the bottom eye. am i missing bushings? Ive never messed with shocks before and there are no instructions inside or on the box. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

05 TJ 2.25 BB. Skyjacker hydro 7000 shocks.

Re: shock bushings [Re: Alloush] #795227 03/08/07 02:54 AM

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93yj

Wheeler

Yes, those larger bushings should fit inside of the "eye" of the shock...then the bolt should go through that bushing. Lube wont hurt polyurethane...that's one of it's properties. Heck, my prothane bushings CAME with lube. And YES, the lube was used ONLY for the bushings.

Re: shock bushings [Re: Alloush] #795228 03/08/07 04:12 AM

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playinmud

Mudrunner

i recently bought a skyjacker steering stabilizer and the bushings were a real pain in the @$$ to get in, i wish i would have thought about lube at the time, ill remember it for next time though

WHEN THE ROAD ENDS, THE FUN BEGINS

97 sahara, 4in skyjacker lift, 33in tires, borla header & catback, 10in subs

Re: shock bushings [Re: Alloush] #795229 03/08/07 08:55 AM

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Southeast Michigan

BobRowe

Body Damage is Cool

You need to lube the poly bushings - lube won't hurt them. Just about any lube will do, but I found that a spray can of silicone lube works best for me.

Douch the bushing with the lube. partially insert it in the eye of the shock, and squeeze it in with a vice. Shortly after you put pressure on it in the vice, the bushing will pop right into the eye.

1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.

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