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How to replace front shocks, or at least right side front??

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Old 02-15-2014 | 07:13 PM
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Default How to replace front shocks, or at least right side front??

I searched and did not find my specific answer. I had to replace my front shocks and I did the left side first as it was blown out. Move to the right side and it looks like I have to remove the battery tray?? Is this right? Any tips on how to remove the nut and bushing on the top right side shock? Thank you guys!
Old 02-15-2014 | 07:18 PM
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What year? 2012 and up your need to trim plastic to get to it.
Old 02-15-2014 | 07:18 PM
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the piece blocking the upper nut is just plastic. if you cut the plastic you should be able to get in there.
Old 02-15-2014 | 07:31 PM
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Thanks guys, just wanted to be sure before I did that.
Old 02-15-2014 | 08:10 PM
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Huh.. I don't remember doing anything of the sort on my 13
Old 02-15-2014 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NCRUBI2012
What year? 2012 and up your need to trim plastic to get to it.
thats not true. Did mine without cutting. Angled box end ratchet wrench.
Old 02-15-2014 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepstin12
thats not true. Did mine without cutting. Angled box end ratchet wrench.
same here, just did my lift and I used a ratcheting box end wrench. No cutting required.

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Old 02-15-2014 | 09:26 PM
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2012 I worked on there was 0 room ?
Old 02-15-2014 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
2012 I worked on there was 0 room ?
i didn't say it was easy.
Old 02-16-2014 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepstin12
i didn't say it was easy.
You shouldn't have to cut anything to change out the shock. Of course if you want it done as fast as possible you can cut, but it is definitely not necessary...


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