This video was very helpful. Thank you! Couple of notes from my 2014 Dodge Durango install with self-leveling (Sachs Nivomat shocks). Without any special tools, the vise grip move to hold the shaft to remove and re-install the mount nut worked. For the Durango you need a 15mm deep socket for the bolt I vise gripped it at the top as you all suggested and it clamped down enough to work. The metal is so hard on the shaft it didn't even leave a scratch. This is funny, but the hardest part of this work was the stupid plastic boot...prying it off and putting it back on. What a pain. I hope it stays on after buggering it all up. lol!
I just tried to install aftermarket KYB SR2011 on my 2014 Laredo with load leveling factory shocks. NOTE!! The factory mount bracket MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS IN THIS VIDEO! (This jeep is 2018). My bracket was a "valley" style not flat topped. This is the NEW style that Jeep is using and is ALREADY MOUNTED to the replacement Sachs/OEM shock! Also, the dealership no longer supplies the upper bracket!! It's been discontinued in the parts listing!! So BEWARE! Take a peek up & behind the fender well liner to see WHICH MOUNT you have!! If you have the FLAT STYLE as shown in the video, you should be able to use the aftermarket load leveling KYB SR2011. Otherwise, if you have the "v" style, you'll be screwed. Monroe makes a full rear delete kit, including new spring and shock, to convert from these load-leveling shocks. Also, the Lisle 20400 shock tool would be very practical for installing the upper nut & bracket without causing any inner seal damage from spinning the core.
when you tight the top but, how did you do it, the video cut right there so we dont see how you tight it down. Im wondering if you have to hold the shaft somehow while you tight it so it doesnt rotate with the nut
the problem with using vise grips is if you score the shaft you can damage the seal... I just grinded a 18 mm socket on both sides to get a adjustable wrench in and used a 10 mm socket inside to hold the shaft in place
@@skipwilliam5639 I did mine with vice grip and made sure to hold the shaft where it won't reach there. So that's not a big deal. The seal will not hit that part of the shaft
Is it safe to lift up the rear of the jeep from the aluminum differential case? Im going to need to lift it to place my Durango on jack stands to replace the transmission mount. Jacking up from the differential makes me nervous. Good video. Thanks.
I don't have Zapp ability power tools but I'm trying to crank this upper bolt by hand to replace the upper braket to the new absorber. I have it held down so it will not spin but it still seems I don't feel like it's loosening feel like it's turning in the wrench?
Have you tried using some vise grips to get around the shaft. Then while holding the vise grips use a socket wrench on the nut and should be able to loosen that way.
Well I tried to remove the plastic boot but I cannot get it to release from the actual bracket so i cannot access the shaft. I may continue to pry at the plastic boot I don't want to damage it so I can access the bar and grip it. I'm going to run them into work tomorrow where we've got an air gun I'll give them a go there first
@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE thank you yeh so it’s all the same I pooled the spindal from a 13 jeep and the lateral arm also same parts I was just like would it work it did but thank you I do appreciate it I will subscribe
The biggest difference is the type of shock you need - self leveling or non-self leveling. That was a pain for me. My Durango had the self-leveling shocks, which cost a ton more. Found a great deal on Tire Rack.
I just tried to install aftermarket KYB SR2011 on my 2014 Laredo with load leveling factory shocks. NOTE!! The factory mount bracket MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS IN THIS VIDEO!! My bracket was a "valley" style not flat topped. This is the NEW style that Jeep is using and is ALREADY MOUNTED to the replacement Sachs/OEM shock! Also, the dealership no longer supplies the upper bracket!! It's been discontinued in the parts listing!! So BEWARE! Take a peek up & behind the fender well liner to see WHICH MOUNT you have!! If you have the FLAT STYLE as shown in the video, you should be able to use the aftermarket load leveling KYB SR2011. Otherwise, if you have the "v" style, you'll be screwed. Monroe makes a full rear delete kit, including new spring and shock, to convert from these load-leveling shocks. Also, the Lisle 20400 shock tool would be very practical for installing the upper nut & bracket without causing any inner seal damage from spinning the core.
My 2014 used a 6mm inner with a 17mm outer nut. It was stuck from 3 years of use, so I stabilized the bottom of the shock back onto the lower control arm (temp re-installed the big bolt too) while VERY CAREFULLY using a 17mm impact to undo the nut.
Good video, good editing. Not too much unnecessary talking.
This video was very helpful. Thank you! Couple of notes from my 2014 Dodge Durango install with self-leveling (Sachs Nivomat shocks). Without any special tools, the vise grip move to hold the shaft to remove and re-install the mount nut worked. For the Durango you need a 15mm deep socket for the bolt I vise gripped it at the top as you all suggested and it clamped down enough to work. The metal is so hard on the shaft it didn't even leave a scratch. This is funny, but the hardest part of this work was the stupid plastic boot...prying it off and putting it back on. What a pain. I hope it stays on after buggering it all up. lol!
How do you know if you need self-leveling shocks I got a 2014 dodge Durango sxt
Great video I like how you tell what millimeters all the nuts an bolts are very helpful an time consuming. 😊
Very good instructions 👍🏼
Killer vid great camera angles and detail thanks for posting!
Thanks, changing shocks this weekend
Would this be the same set up for a 2012 Durango
Yes it should be the same.
Question would the jeep grand Cherokee shocks fit the Dodge Durango shocks?
Yes they should fit according to Monroe’s website they are the same part number for a 2018 Durango and grand Cherokee.
Got it I have a 2011 dodge Durango crew 5.7 wonder if it apply a this one as well
I just tried to install aftermarket KYB SR2011 on my 2014 Laredo with load leveling factory shocks.
NOTE!! The factory mount bracket MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS IN THIS VIDEO! (This jeep is 2018). My bracket was a "valley" style not flat topped. This is the NEW style that Jeep is using and is ALREADY MOUNTED to the replacement Sachs/OEM shock! Also, the dealership no longer supplies the upper bracket!! It's been discontinued in the parts listing!!
So BEWARE! Take a peek up & behind the fender well liner to see WHICH MOUNT you have!! If you have the FLAT STYLE as shown in the video, you should be able to use the aftermarket load leveling KYB SR2011. Otherwise, if you have the "v" style, you'll be screwed. Monroe makes a full rear delete kit, including new spring and shock, to convert from these load-leveling shocks.
Also, the Lisle 20400 shock tool would be very practical for installing the upper nut & bracket without causing any inner seal damage from spinning the core.
Thanks for the info
when you tight the top but, how did you do it, the video cut right there so we dont see how you tight it down. Im wondering if you have to hold the shaft somehow while you tight it so it doesnt rotate with the nut
Just use some vise grips to hold the shaft to keep it from spinning that should work.
the problem with using vise grips is if you score the shaft you can damage the seal... I just grinded a 18 mm socket on both sides to get a adjustable wrench in and used a 10 mm socket inside to hold the shaft in place
@@skipwilliam5639 I did mine with vice grip and made sure to hold the shaft where it won't reach there. So that's not a big deal. The seal will not hit that part of the shaft
@@Vez3D Thats true it wont effect the shock that way.
I would advise against using vise grips use a go through socket that allows you to use a 8mm socket to hold the shaft
Is it safe to lift up the rear of the jeep from the aluminum differential case? Im going to need to lift it to place my Durango on jack stands to replace the transmission mount. Jacking up from the differential makes me nervous. Good video. Thanks.
Your fine to use the jack on a aluminum differential.
Excellent video - thank you!
Thanks man
What is that white piece between the bobber and base?
I think it’s there to add more of a base for the rubber stopper to keep it from getting torn up as it hits it.
Thank you 🙏 for the video!
I don't have Zapp ability power tools but I'm trying to crank this upper bolt by hand to replace the upper braket to the new absorber. I have it held down so it will not spin but it still seems I don't feel like it's loosening feel like it's turning in the wrench?
Have you tried using some vise grips to get around the shaft. Then while holding the vise grips use a socket wrench on the nut and should be able to loosen that way.
Well I tried to remove the plastic boot but I cannot get it to release from the actual bracket so i cannot access the shaft. I may continue to pry at the plastic boot I don't want to damage it so I can access the bar and grip it. I'm going to run them into work tomorrow where we've got an air gun I'll give them a go there first
Where did you buy the boot?
I just got it at my local jeep dealer I think it was around $6 or so.
@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE thanks!
Does the Dodge Durango have suspension parts that are interchangeable?
I believe so because these years of the dodge durango and jeep grand cherokees share the same chassis on a lot of stuff.
@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE thank you yeh so it’s all the same I pooled the spindal from a 13 jeep and the lateral arm also same parts I was just like would it work it did but thank you I do appreciate it I will subscribe
@@Towlifefowlife good to hear it worked out for you. Also thanks for the sub I appreciate the support.
@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE no problem brother you earned it thanks
The biggest difference is the type of shock you need - self leveling or non-self leveling. That was a pain for me. My Durango had the self-leveling shocks, which cost a ton more. Found a great deal on Tire Rack.
Are the resorts (pier) compatible with the Durango?
Not sure what you mean?
well done video
thank ya
is it safe to jack the car from the differential?
There is a secret you didn't tell us about it
Suspension mount😉
How did you remove it
Mount has 18 mm and 8 mm
If the shaft starts turning on you just use a pair of vise grips to hold it while you spin off the 18mm nut.
you use a go through socket to hold the 18 mm and an 8mm socket to hold the shaft
I just tried to install aftermarket KYB SR2011 on my 2014 Laredo with load leveling factory shocks.
NOTE!! The factory mount bracket MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS IN THIS VIDEO!! My bracket was a "valley" style not flat topped. This is the NEW style that Jeep is using and is ALREADY MOUNTED to the replacement Sachs/OEM shock! Also, the dealership no longer supplies the upper bracket!! It's been discontinued in the parts listing!!
So BEWARE! Take a peek up & behind the fender well liner to see WHICH MOUNT you have!! If you have the FLAT STYLE as shown in the video, you should be able to use the aftermarket load leveling KYB SR2011. Otherwise, if you have the "v" style, you'll be screwed. Monroe makes a full rear delete kit, including new spring and shock, to convert from these load-leveling shocks.
Also, the Lisle 20400 shock tool would be very practical for installing the upper nut & bracket without causing any inner seal damage from spinning the core.
My 2014 used a 6mm inner with a 17mm outer nut. It was stuck from 3 years of use, so I stabilized the bottom of the shock back onto the lower control arm (temp re-installed the big bolt too) while VERY CAREFULLY using a 17mm impact to undo the nut.