Rancho shock installation guide

Torque the upper nuts and lower bolt to manufacturer specifications. Finish up the repair by putting the tire back on and torque it back to manufacturer specifications if you removed it. RS - Front. RS - Rear. Learn more about performance shocks , find your performance suspension part , or find where to buy your shock or suspension part today.

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Under no circumstances will we be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on any content. Subscribe to Newsletter. Step 1 — Stay Safe Be sure to follow these tips to ensure that you complete the job safely. Park vehicle on a flat, level surface.

Set the parking brake for an extra measure of safety. If installing a front shock, put jack stand under the front frame and not under the front control arm. Step 3 — Remove Old Shock Locate and remove the bolts at the top of the shock. Shocks in the rear of your truck or SUV can go bad and need to be replaced. You may also decide to replace your factory shocks with aftermarket parts such as those made by Rancho. You can install Rancho shocks on your vehicle yourself by following instructions to properly mount the new shocks.

Jack up the rear of the vehicle with the car jack and place jack stand under the frame. Lower the car jack so the vehicle is supported by the jack stands and the tires are at least one inch off the ground. Position the car jack so that it is under the rear axle. Raise the axle up so that the shocks are not under pressure. Find and loosen the lower shock bolt for one of the shocks with the socket wrench. Continue to loosen the bolt until you can remove it.

Find and loosen the upper shock bolt with the socket wrench. Pull out the old shock and then set the new shock in place. Insert the upper shock bolt into the bracket and shock bushing. Tighten the nut on the bolt by hand. Adjust the level of the shock to align the lower bolt hole. Insert the shock bolt into the hole and then hand tighten the nut on the bolt.