They aren't that bad to compress by hand. I can push them together with one end in each hand, but I'm kind of a freak. If all else fails you, use your body weight to compress with one end on the ground. It'll take several seconds for it to extend again, should be enough time to get everything where you need it. The bottom bolt goes in while the shock is in motion.

I used a decent piece (3/16") piece of nylon line, looped around both ends of the shock while it was extend and then I twisted a screw driver to tighten the loop up and control the length of the shock.

Installing it became a piece of cake. No he-man, greyskull references needed... just a small bit of grey matter. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Keep in mind that despite the name, the Gas-A-Just shocks are not adjustable. I beleive that the only only truly adjustable shocks available for the Montero are the factory electric adjustable ones which are like $220. each, and are only designed as replacements for the Monteros that came with them from the factory.

Yeah, I admit I fell for the slick marketing, and bought a set of rancho's for my montero. They sucked, it bottomed out, swayed alot, nosedive. They were the worst shock I have ever purchased. Total waste of money.
I Bought the KYB MonoMax and Have never looked back! Five years later and 40k miles and they are still strong, no lean in the curves, (but that could be the 8 inch american racing wheels). No nose dive when on the brakes and it don't squat down in the ass when I hook up my 16ft motorcycle trailer either!
Those MonoMax shocks were so good I bought a set for my Dodge Ram 2500, & my Jeep Wrangler ! A friend of mine at work says they are better than those Edelbrocks he had before on his Ford explorer, even before & after the tire blows out.
Shockware house has new ones $48 each free shipping, and no tax if your not in florida, which is also a bonus.
They are the best, and it must be a secret cause you never see them bragged about in them magazines or other message boards?
I like them & jimmy does too <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Hey i was just wondering, are there any KYB MONOMAX for a 2" lift? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />