How to Replace Front & Rear Shocks on a 99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- The Installation will be the same on the front for 84-01 Cherokee, 97-2018 Wranglers, and all older Grand Cherokee's. These shocks operate much quieter, especially in the rear. It doesn't sound like someone is shaking a box of rocks back there anymore every time you hit a small bump in the road.
For the rear shocks, Jeep recommends 80 ft/lbs of torque on the upper mounting bolt, and 85 ft/lbs of torque on the lower mounting bolt.
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Nice job. Man watching you wrench with zero rust, so jealous.
Wash Machine
Yeah I don't think I could ever bring myself to buying a rusty vehicle again. I'm spoiled
Looks like all parts where replaced/ removed and cleaned or the vehicle was in a garage for 18-23 years.
Looks very nice.
My 02 Jeep WJ V8 4.7L SOHC has superficial rust on calipers, rotors and wheel hubs and some on frame. But she still purrs and shifts smoothly after 20 years.
Wisconsin resident checking in...
When I got my 2003 WJ about a month ago, there were a lot of "little" things wrong with it. What was funny was that axle vent tube plastic thing was sitting next to one of the hood bumpers... I thought, what it the world is that for??? Hahaha, well this video was worth watching for that one discovery alone. I am getting ready to replace the shocks all the way around, as the Previous Owner really let things go. I have a hunch that when little things start going, people who aren't mechanical just don't want to deal with it, so they sell. This one has a very nice body but several "little" things needed attention. Cracked chrome grill, cracked hose on the vacuum line for the cruise control, neutral safety switch, defective tail lights, passenger side window regulator, passenger ball joints, leaking pinion. The car only has 100k miles, and its a 4.0L. All of that has been fixed and it is a really nice car. Those items arent that expensive to fix and now a joy to drive - oh yeah, I almost forgot - upgraded the stereo to a double din Android and added a back-up camera. Now, my 2003 WJ lives on!
Great video, well made and very good explanation on steps. Def gave me the confidence to do it myself vs paying a shop.
one of the best repair channels on utube.,great work
I'll be doing this later this week in my new-to-me 2002 WJ with 409,000!!! miles on it (don't worry, not a daily driver!). Thanks for making, editing, and posting this video--it'll help tremendously.
Have fun!
Very helpful still on 2024 on my dad's Jeep, those things are well built honestly. Thank for the info. God bless.
I'm glad you liked it and found helpful thank you for watching.
A pleasure to watch this video. Accurate camera views mounted on a tripod it seemed when necessary. Great lighting. Terrific production values. Communicated very effectively and explained clearly and concisely. Nice transitions, no annoying background music. My question is how is that Jeep SO CLEAN under there!!
I also hear that about my XJ. I would say it have to be because it's from Southern Nevada and we just do not have any rust out here. Thank you appreciate the nice comment.
Great video! I’m not a real do-it-yourselfer but your video shows how simple it really is. Thanks!
Glad you found this video helpful you can do it.
Your videos are excellent! Everything is well explained and well visualized! Thanks.
Excellent shocks I JUST Replace Front & Rear today My 01 Jeep Grand Cherokee edition rides like new with these shocks!
That's awesome, I'm very happy with my as well.
Thank you too for your videos when I Watched your videos it’s help me a lot to fixed my Jeep
Martini...
I followed this on my buddy's 2004 JGC. Worked perfectly. The front shock on the driver's side was a pain to remove. The brake lines were too tight to get a wrench in there. So I just used a big vise grip on the shaft (it was junk) and then used a impact driver to remove the old nut. Only broke 1 stud on the front lower mount. Not bad for a 140K Midwest miles. The new shocks KYB-GR2 ride controlled-smooth. My buddy was babbling how nice it went. Cheers!
Good job 👍
13:28 13:31 Wow, thank you very much for this simple explanation. I really benefited from it very, very much. Thank you and good luck always
I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching.
Thanks Martin! This girl is gonna do the damn thang!
That's awesome, I'm sure you won't have a problem as long as you can get all the hardware to break loose. Have some penetrating oil handy especially if you're from the Rust Belt
Thanks Martin! Working on exact same thing. So good, to be able to access the scope of work. I'm getting older, and I'm not gettin over it!
You can do it!
For the front shock you need to install the bottoms bolts first with out cutting the straps holding the shocks
Great info thanks tackling mine this weekend 😊
Just did both of these installs with the bilstein 4600’s thanks for your video Martin!
Gonna have to attempt the tie rods end on my drag link and the tie rod bar
No problem 👍
I need to do the same.
I like your videos, very well explained.
Great video bud, your jeep is mint underneath, good as new. Here in the uk its a battle to keep the dreaded tin worm at bay. Noticed the thicker anti roll bar fitted, (sway bar) thinking of fitting a thicker one to my jeep here in the United kingdom, standard one compared to front is very thin, jeep does move about like a boat on sweeping country lanes. Makes my German shepherd quite ill no matter how easy I take it. Might make a big difference I hope. :-) thanks for your time making these videos.
I didn’t get to get Gabriel, but opted for Bilstein. Seriously, @MartinBuilt you make this stuff seem so easy. Awesome video!
Thank you, I think you made a great choice 👍
Sr super martin.. estaria extraordinario que le pusiera sub titulos a sus exelentes vieos o tutoriales... en mexico habemos muchos jeeperos (las mejores trocas del mundo las grand cherokees)...
Gracias sr. Super martin!!!!
Julio Galindo awiwi
Well done. I feel very confident do that with my jeep now. Thank you.
Glad I could help
Very informative video. Thank you. I feel more confident replacing my own shocks now.
Glad I could help
Really nice, informative video, very well done, with usefully tips and safety reminders.
Great video Martin. Any videos on removing the coil springs? I want to do shocks and springs at same time. Thanks.
Thank you I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Here's a video I did on replacing the coil springs.
ua-cam.com/video/Zetas3iajlI/v-deo.html
Thank you for watching.
@martinbuilt Thank you, will watch it.
super helpful...thank you very much
That vent tube actually screws on and the hose just slips on. You can relocate that to the throttle cable with a zip tie, which also gets it out of the way entirely.
Thanks for the informative video, , I just put a set of Skyjackers on my 2002 WJ. It think it had the original shocks on it. Yea your vehicle is clean as a whistle. 👍
"Oh this doesn't look so bad"
I'm in Nevada...
"Oh so three trips to the liquor store and an entire weekend for me. Got it."
yeah it's an easy job especially if it's a Jeep from southern Nevada...no rust
@@martinbuilt im gonna give it a try tomorrow. 250k...all of those miles in NJ lol. I have a feeling flame will be getting involved haha
I like how you showed us step by step . I'm about to replace my rear shock also . I'm not a mechanic but I hope I can do it by watching your video . Thank you for sharing and of course I already subscribe to your videos
Glad you found it helpful and thank you for subscribing.
jeepers that's one clean jeep 👍👍
Southern Nevada. Nice. That is a clean Jeep. Dad is doing the shocks today or Tuesday. Good video
Thank you, Jim
martinbuilt it will help him or us when we do. I’m in Vegas also. Henderson lol. That is a clean GC. Be safe
@@jimcole2648 I'm in Henderson as well.
Great Job! You just saved me some money.
Very good video!!!!!!!! thanks so much everything looks clear as ice, the steps explanation are amazing
Glad you liked it!
Whoa! Nice fade-in at beginning. Thanks for great video too. Subscribed for working on my rusted '01.
Great video. BTW, the caption that appears at 2:42 saying "all underhood components will be on the opposite side for right-hand drive" is actually incorrect. The brake booster, master cylinder, PCM, AC accumulator and steering box are all on the opposite side, but that's all - everything else is the same as for LHD, including the positioning of the ABS hydraulic unit - the only RHD-specific brake lines are the two coming off the master cylinder and connecting to the ABS unit.
Thanks For The Help Buddy
Thank you so much and hope see your channel with 1.000.000 + subscribes in the future
Thank you for watching, yeah 1 million would be great.
What would I expect to pay for a set of those shocks?
nice demonstration sir, which shock is best in your opinion 🤔? debating between ranchos, bilstein, and these in the video, will be lowering my jeep as well
I think the Bilstein are far better than any rancho shock.
That's what I have run on my Jeep XJ been on there for over 13 years now. Thank you for watching 😊
HELP!
My JEEP is a 99 JGC WJ 4,7 V8.
I really need help with, what I think is called, The Steering (Wheel) Lock (that is: The steering wheel should lock when you turn the wheel after you have pulled out the ignition key). Only thing is, does not.
What could be the problem? A spring broken? more...? Could I take out the whole package myself without any risk at damaging, just to check?
Dude that thing is fucking mint underneath. I wish I didn't live in Pennsylvania. My WJ is getting new rockers and some light rust on the doglegs getting fixed soon. Other than that she's honestly pretty clean.
Thank you, yeah we're pretty spoiled out here in southern Nevada. I know what it's like I used to live in Iowa and Rusty Vehicles is all I ever owned.
Thanks Martin !!!
The rancho are better vs the oem?
Looking for some shocks that wont break the bank for my 2000 wj with the up country suspension, any suggestions?
Martin - Can you expand on adjusting the jack to get the rear shock aligned?
LOL, I could barely find my bolts behind all the dirt/rust at the lower part of the front damper.
Will give it a try though. =)
Thanks to this video, I changed both frontal damper last night.
A little note to one who is buying. Mine did not come with new bolts or nuts. Only the top nut (lock nut) came with package.
So if you need changing, make sure to buy extra nut and bolts.
Martiiiiiiin!
I hve a 2003 jeep cherokee
I do notice we im drivn its unsteady & pot holes it hits really rough. Gna change shocks . Hopefully tht the problem.
Also, check your upper A arm bushings and lowers as well and the rear upper ball joint.
Thank you for watching.
Great videos alot of help
Very good ! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thanks great video 👍🏻
Planning to replace my shocks soon with bilsteins. What size and thread are the bolts for the front and rear in case mine happen to be rusted?
Great video thanks man
How does the shocks feel when driving ? Or going over bumps?
great video by the way. It’s been helping me w my WJ
They have been good but I wonder if the Bilsteins would be a better choice. I have links for them in the description.
My bilstein shocks for rear won't fit lower bracket, are these able to be bent out? I've heard people like to over tighten and wondering if that's why these won't fit.
That is most likely what has happened. Over torqueing is common. I believe the torque spec. is 80 ft.lbs. Yes I would just bend them back out to get the shock to fit.
Thank you
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
I'm up north, so unfortunately, while undoing the rear shocks my bottom bolt snapped due to rust, on both sides... Now just have to find new bolts and nuts haha.
The video was extremely helpful though.
Hey Martin, love your videos, I have a WJ myself and often consult your videos before wrenching myself, that being said I have a 2 inch spacer lift on my jeep, do you think that would make an impact on the shock replacement I buy?
Glad to hear that I could help.
These shocks would work well with a 2 inch lift Bilstein amzn.to/3a9kMJ9 and Bilstein Bilstein 33-151632 amzn.to/3oTpdfu
I have been uses Bilstein's for years and love these shocks.
Nice job Martin.What brand of coil springs are those?
Dan Hambrick
Those are Eibach Springs 1 inch drop in the front 1.3 in the back
Put the sticker, on the rusty side of shock, for more rustproof.
rust...what's that...lol. I living in southern Nevada
Does it matter I put my rear bilstein shocks on the other way?
not sure if they will operate as intended.
Чем занимаетесь ?
Passenger side looks hard the the driver 😮
as all of your videos full of information and straight to the point ...
well done
but I've a question
is it ok to use shocks extenders (2" rear and 2.5" front ) with 2.5 inch coil spacers leveling lift (2" rear and 2.5" front?
that is something I have done in the past only because I could not afford to buy new shocks. I personally would not recommend it, with the correct shocks installed this will increase suspension travel. With shock extenders the shocks still have the same amount of travel.
@@martinbuilt
for the time being i wanted to get coil spacers leveling lift so i can fit bigger tires but I can't get longer shocks for now so i thought of the extenders to compensate for length
Where can I get the exact size bolts and nuts for the Rear end shocks without taking them off?
They are rusted in, seized or welded internally. I need replacement bolts so I can swap them out. All the shops are going to charge $450-$850 to take out 2 bolts on each rear side and slap in shocks.
I purchased Monroe shocks
Manufacturer #SET-TS32338
Has both front and both rear, but only carries the bolts/nuts (hardware) for the front shocks, not the rear ones.
The front ones went in fine.
If I remember right the nut is actually welded to the shock bracket the bolt is metric.
I've always grabbed extra hardware while I'm down at the salvage yard they generally don't charge you for any hardware.
Rear shocks: 11:51
this was great until my upper bolt snapped, lets pray the cutoff wheel fits!
Ditto
Good day Martin.
I see you have triple rated coil springs instaled, i need to buy those with 6.5" lift can you help me how i can find to fit for WJ 2004? Those coil spring there not as for spesific wj's.
Please help
Thanks in advance
These are the Eibach Springs PRO-KIT (Set of 4 Springs) amzn.to/2W6pMF9
that lowered the Jeep 1 inch. Iron Rock makes one of the best lift kits for the WJ. www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/wj-65-rock-link-pro-long-arm-lift-kit.html
the people who disliked this video forsure had some rust
Yeah, I'm definitely spoiled out here in Southern Nevada... One can a penetrating oil will last me for years...lol
Nice 👍🏻
Thanks ✌️
how harsh is the ride with these vs the Bilstein B6 4600 series? i'm using mine as a daily and not lifted... which would you go with?
These shocks are more like a factory replacement but it upgrade. You won't be disappointed in the ride quality. I'm not familiar with the bilstein's on the Grand Cherokee, the shocks I had on before we're from Rancho I wasn't overly impressed.
Hi Martin. Curious, why did you switch to the Gabriel's? I've got Monroe sensa tracks for 8 years now and still no problems. But that's why I'm thinking of going with the Gabriel. Do you think they are better??
The Rancho's were making some noise in the back and that is why I switched to the Gabriel's. I feel the Bilstein's would be even a better choice.
Bilstein B6 4600 Series FRONT Shocks amzn.to/3aA3fGz
Bilstein B6 4600 Series REAR Shocks amzn.to/2zsEyPz
@@martinbuilt . I just did the bounce test on my sensa tracks and they are very tight for 8 years old shocks! Sometimes when I hit a dipp or bump it takes a hard hit. Any suggestions 🤔. Hope your having a great memorial weekend 😊
Great video,
Can someone please tell me the torque setting in ft-lbs for the wheel lugs on a 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L V8 4x4?
I personally go between 105 and a 110' ft.lbs.
@@martinbuilt ty, I've heard everything between 74-150ftlbs
@@martinbuilt do you torque the shocks?
I would not go over a 110 ft.lbs on the wheels.
Martin
A bit off subject.....have you had any leakage from the area of the rear main seal?
madmacc040
I'm not sure yet. I am getting some oil seeping down in that area. Haven't figured it out if it's coming from driver side valve cover or not
martinbuilt my overland has been leak into one of the pre-cats for some time now.
How did you stop the piston from spinning?
From 3:30 to 5:08 I show and explain, thanks for watching.
Tyvm, sorry must have missed it.
@@ChickenNoodle0404 no problem
Did you ever get a "knock" when going over bumos after replacing the shocks? I tried new bolts according to jeepforum and the Kevin's off road shick sleeve and neither helped. I also replaced the springs and top and bottom isolators, again no help.
Yes I have, I welded washers to the shock mounts that made the bolt hole ever so slightly smaller, that helped.
Thank you Martin, I'll try that this weekend. Your channel is great, I've learned a lot watching your videos.
What is the Torque specs and is their a shock that actually gives a slight lift, like 1/2"?? Thank's
Jeep recommends 80 ft/lbs of torque on the upper mounting bolt, and 85 ft/lbs of torque on the lower mounting bolt for the rear shocks. I don't see any that would raise the Jeep that much.
@@martinbuilt . Thank's. Do you have a video on rear brakes, 2000 wj? My rear wheel has a ton of caked on greese on the inside. Not the wheel itself but the back plate. The other's are clean.
are the bilstein B6 4600 series you have in the description, OE replacements?
yes
I have a problem with my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, on the co-pilot side there is air at room temperature and on the pilot side it is cold, what is the problem?
Sounds like you have dual climate control and one of the blend doors is broken very common problem with the Grand Cherokee.
@@martinbuilt thanks for replying, but the climate control is only one, check the blend door that is above the blower motor, and that's ok, also check that it will turn the motor when you change from cold to hot and it turns perfectly, also check the resistance blower motor and it's ok, I don't know what the problem would be
Hey Martin, I replaced my front and rear shocks on my 2002 Jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L (Skyjacket Black Max brand) and it rides a lot better but I still get the left front bottoming out sometimes on bumps. I’m assuming I’m going to have to replace the springs. It has the original factory springs on them.
Yeah as I was reading your comment that was the first thing that came to mind that something is wrong with the front spring.
martinbuilt, Thanks for the reply Martin. Going to get those springs changed in the next couple weeks. We all appreciate your informative videos.
Did you lower the jack before tightening the top shock bolt? Or did you leave the car jacked up? Thank you
if the shock is not fulling extended you can tighten the top nut or take care of it after you lower it back down.
martinbuilt thanks bro. Just bought a WJ and it needs shocks bad. You are a lifesaver
Hey there, I have an 04 laredo, i did the shocks a few years ago and they are now clunking over potholes on the right side, are they too loose or too tight?
it could be that the bolt hole is wallowed out or the rubber bushes are worn.
@@martinbuilt Thanks for the quick reply. Even if it was done two years ago, they could be bad? Also, how do I stop the shock from spinning when I go to tighten it?
What's the general labor cost on a repair like this?
I would guess 2 hours labor.
7:33. That wire, sir, is there to make life easier for you. You simply bolt the bottom on, cut the wire, and guide the point through the hole in the top. You gained nothing by cutting it first and then struggling like a he man to push it back together to then guide it through the hole. I try to work smart whenever humanly possible. And I'm keeping my factor-issued boot on, too.
What kind of rims are those and size.man that is a clean Jeep you got there.
They're SRT, 20" rims. Made by Factory Reproductions. I have them on mine. I love them
They're SRT, 20" rims. Made by Factory Reproductions. I have them on mine. I love them
@@aarondelahaye-artist1017 what size of tires are you running.did you have to lift it.
@@frankieguevara9807 275/45/20 no lift required. However on full lock they can rub on the inner wheel well. At least that's what my mechanic told me. I've never personally tested it.
@@aarondelahaye-artist1017 thanks for the info.
Hi Martin, I’ve been thinking about lifting my WJ for awhile. Nothing crazy, probably 2-3 inches. Would you recommend coil lift or spacers? Have you used bilstein shocks?
Depending on what you're going to do with it if you're just merely going to lift it to get larger tires underneath it and not do any real off-roading the bushings would be just fine. I've got Bilstein shocks on my Cherokee XJ and I love them. I've had them on there for at least seven years now
@@martinbuilt Great videos, Martin. Would you say the Bilsteins are better than Fox?
@@russelllangworthy8855 Can't say, but I love the Bilsteins I have on my Jeep XJ
@@martinbuilt Thank you. I may give them a try.
Is thise shocks ok for 2 inch lifted wj1999 or do i need sjoks extander
If these are the shocks you already have I would say it's OK for 2" lift but if you haven't purchased the shocks yet I would look for shocks that are made for a 1 to 3" lift.
Ok kan i make a Shock extander I have order this rear 77829 chocks to my 2 inch lifted wj
And after that i was thinking if it was the tight one ?
Добрый вечер
Good afternoon.
Hey Martin. What springs are those? Do you have a video of you raising the height?
Lol...no but I got a video on lowering the height.
ua-cam.com/video/Zetas3iajlI/v-deo.html
Here are the springs I used
Eibach Springs PRO-KIT (Set of 4 Springs) amzn.to/2W6pMF9
@@martinbuilt lol I know I seen that. How much lift you got on your truck or upcountry springs?
@@pablomarquez4431 2004
JGC lowered 1"
1998 Jeep Cherokee raised 6.5"
@@martinbuilt o wow so the springs from a 98 cherokee will fit?
Shocks should come with the hardware. (Nuts and bolts)
The front shocks did come with the hardware, not for the rear shocks, those are somewhat of a specialty bolt, and can't expect them to supply that. Besides those shocks may fit several different vehicles.
@@martinbuilt I replaced the front and rear shocks but now I have a clunking sound when I go over bumps. Any idea what it can be? When I visited a forum online, some say the upper mounting stud bolt maybe a little too small in diameter which cause the metal sleeve in the bushing and the bolt have play to move around.
Great Job, lots of good info. But, (there's always a "but'..) the word is pronounced "HITE", it is spelled "HEIGHT" it's g-h-t, not g-t-h. It's not pronounced "Hithe" or hyth... it "HITE". Just like: Right, tight, light, sight, fight, might, blight, weight. bought, caught, sought, flight, bright, taught, height. You can thank me later.
If you wanna sell those Rancho Shocks, I'm looking for some for my 2001 Grand Cherokee... I'll buy yours if you've got them still and wanna sell them. PM me if you're interested.
What length of shock did you use
stock length
Thanks
You don't think dust boots are a good idea?
I don't like them because I've seen where moisture and dirt get trapped inside the boot and then causing the shaft to rust or seal to fail.
Как дела ?
I am doing great. 👍
Do. You live in. Vegas ?
Blessings, John 3:16. Jesus loves you.
Martin do you live in Vegas?
Yes I do
martinbuilt I really need some help doing that discharge AC line on a on a 2005 Dodge Durango is there any way that you can help me how much would you charge for that
So you're going to sell the Rancho shocks to someone with the boots from the replacement shocks after explaining why you don't like boots on shocks so they can have future issues?
You do this after making a "How To" informative video on shock absorbers to 'help' people?
What did I miss here?
Well just because I don't like them doesn't mean that they don't want them.