Missing Shock Bolt!

[fatboy1271]

Someone pointed this out to me today! Should I buy replacement hardware from a store like Pep Boys or Lowe's?

I've never done any work like this. Seems simple enough but any tips would be appreciated!

 

[Skid_Kid]

Yes I would just get the hardware from an auto parts store. Try to see if you can get a self locking nut.

 

[fatboy1271]

Yes I would just get the hardware from an auto parts store. Try to see if you can get a self locking nut.

Thanks Skid for the info and for you Service!

 

[Skid_Kid]

Thank you for your support and no problem.

 

[fatboy1271]

Looking for install instructions to get bolt/nut size. Anyone happen to know what they are for the Hydro 7000?

 

[JKBANDIT55]

Looking for install instructions to get bolt/nut size. Anyone happen to know what they are for the Hydro 7000?

Go to the auto store and have them pull out a Hydro shock for you and just match up the bolt size. Or pull the one off your other shock and go to home depot and buy the same one.

 

[fatboy1271]

Go to the auto store and have them pull out a Hydro shock for you and just match up the bolt size. Or pull the one off your other shock and go to home depot and buy the same one.

Thanks JKBandit. I'll see if they have one in stock at the local Pep Boys.

 

[Skid_Kid]

I would just tighten the lower bolt to around 50 ftlbs.

 

[JKBANDIT55]

Thanks JKBandit. I'll see if they have one in stock at the local Pep Boys.

Anytime brotha!

 

[fatboy1271]

I would just tighten the lower bolt to around 50 ftlbs.

Thanks. No local automotive stores carry them and 4 Wheel Parts said the shocks don't come with bolts anyway. He did say they are 13mm...

 

[Skid_Kid]

Thanks. No local automotive stores carry them and 4 Wheel Parts said the shocks don't come with bolts anyway. He did say they are 13mm...

Home Depot or Lowes.

 

[wayoflife]

The factory bolt was metric but, you should be able to use a Grade 8 - 1/2" bolt, washer and stover. You should be able to get all this at a local Ace Hardward or True Value in the specialty hardward drawer section. Lowes sometimes have them too. If you can't get a stover, a nylock will do the job too.

 

[fatboy1271]

The factory bolt was metric but, you should be able to use a Grade 8 - 1/2" bolt, washer and stover. You should be able to get all this at a local Ace Hardward or True Value in the specialty hardward drawer section. Lowes sometimes have them too. If you can't get a stover, a nylock will do the job too.

Much appreciated!!! I feel as though I shouldn't have to ask questions like this, but... just use the jack that came with the JK and lift the rear end until I can swing the shock into the mount?

 

[wayoflife]

Much appreciated!!! I feel as though I shouldn't have to ask questions like this, but... just use the jack that came with the JK and lift the rear end until I can swing the shock into the mount?

You should be able to just lay on the ground and muscle it in.

 

[fatboy1271]

You should be able to just lay on the ground and muscle it in.

Awesome, thanks everyone!