Jeep Wrangler TJ - Lets do Front Shocks to make it drive better. 

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This was a damned good video. Clear footage…clear language. I’m in my mid 60s, original owner of a spec-ordered ‘97 TJ Sport with the inline 6 and 5:speed manual, and she now has right around 145k on the clock. I’ve battled rust (I now live in New England) with the frame, but the body is pristine (I did however replace the windshield frame, and both front fenders). All my kids learned to drive “stick” on her and as she still has the original clutch, I guess my teaching technique (yell, grimace, groan and frown) worked! Anyway, considering a complete restoration, as I don’t have the heart to part with her….but until I commit to that, your videos are exceptional at “keeping her fit”….so thank you, amigo, and I’ve subscribed!. Well done!

I've watched several videos about shock changes, yours was the first to correctly address the wire retainers and the jam nuts. Good job.

Thanks Bro!! Heading out to install my sweet Ranchos right now! 🍻 👍

Thanks for an informative video. I went to change the front shock (passenger side), removed air box cover and filter. Grabbed my 8MM socket and then noticed that the previous owner had a piece of duct tape applied to the bottom of the air box. Well curiosity got the best of me and I pulled off the tape, revealing a smoothly cut round hole just above the nut on the top of the shock absorber. Not sure this is recommended or what influence it has on air flow, but it sure made changing the shock, that much easier.

Just got a 2000 TJ a couple of months ago and am new to working on cars. Changed out my sway bar links no problem thanks to another video of yours. Just bought new shocks and this video as well as your rear shock video will be invaluable for me! Thanks for taking the time to make this!!

thank you for this video! it gave me the knowledge i needed to tackle this task on my own. replaced all 4 old oem shocks at 89,000 with some rancho rs5000's

Here's a good tip, I just changed the whole suspension on my wife's wrangler. Front shock removal unbolt from the bottom and break off the tops. Jeep wrangler has zero protection from rust

Thank you bro for helping me change my shocks in 2020 hope u doing well

Thanks for the TJ help. I plan to do mine one day and now I know. Love seeing videos before I start a project. I know my luck... so it really is a help. Thanks again and look forward to watching more of your videos.

Great video - just bought a tj that needs a ton of work...this will definitely help!

Ya , every time I'm going to do something to my Jeep , I look you up , awesome ! I've got a 2001 TJ

"Where in the corn beans did I put that thing!" HAHA! Thanks for the video sir!

I think it was a good idea to use a jam nut if anything it'll keep it from rusting and make it easier to loosen next time

Great video, simple explanations. I'm new to the Jeep scene, so I'm glad to see THIS do-it-yourself repair didn't require an angle grinder, a welder, and an impact wrench :-)

Cool vid. I know how to change shocks, but this is my first Jeep, ( '98 TJ ) Its actually my sons.His TJ is badly rusted up, and when he got it home, I started going over it. The first thing is the TV cable is broken, so thats a priority, then his radiator has a leak, thats number two, then I'm going to do both front shocks and rotors, the the rear shocks and drums. His TJ has a ton of rust so I bought some Kroil to hopefully break loose everything. We'll see if it lives up to its rep....thanks for the vid...at least I can see what I'm looking for....gonna watch your rear shock next.. those are the ones that worry me the most. The bottom bolts will come loose, even rusted up, but the tops mount to the body. THOSE are the ones that might screw everything up getting the old ones out...Thanks for the vid!

I changed my YJ shocks a while ago. I only drive it aprox. 1500-2000 miles a year. I thought the best thing to do, because I wanted to improve the ability was to go with HD shocks (Replaced Front & Rear shocks, with Gabriel Ultra/Shock (lifetime warranty). To me it was a big mistake. The Jeep now rides VERY rough/stiff. I also removed the rear tac-bar.

Very good. Thanks and this guy didn't have to curse even once to get the job done.

Great Videos Bud....your tutorials are among the BEST out there !! Thanks

Great video, made the job go smooth and easy. My auto parts guy said to remove the wiring first because you couldn't seat the bushing flush. Wrong! Two better ways to do it: First, follow the video and simply compress the shock enough to move the wire down. Another way is to slide the washer and bushing into place...then when you cut wire and pull it out, the washer and bushing are right where they need to be...My rears did not come with the wiring. Wasn't the worst thing in the world, but it did require more muscle/work -- and who needs that??? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience...!

never changed shocks before. getting ready to try on my 2005 Ruby. thanks for video

Simple,Great info, common sense!

Thanks for the video I’m upgrading my shocks today very informative keep it up 2001 black eagle TJ getting pro Compro runner upgraded shocks video was very very helpful God bless

I'm thinking about tackling this on my TJ. Very nice to see that you don't need a jack and to take the tire off to do this. Do you think it would be wise to use a little thread sealer on the nut that holds the shock in? If so, what type? Thanks!

Great help! I noticed my bump stops are disintegrated inside springs, have you replaced without taking all apart?

Nice Vid. Did you have to support the front axle with a jack ? It seems all you did was rotate the wheel for some space and replaced the shocks without removing the wheel or supporting the axle as some others have done in their videos.

Great video! I'm going to tackle this soon. What about the spring assembly on the right? does that need to be replaced?

Very GOOD-- video-- thanks from Montana!!

hey love the tj I love jeeps so much

Thanks brother , your videos really help me out !

Hey this can help me out what are the parts listed for all the power steering components make and year please

Great job! Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

Great video very helpful thanks

Question. My shocks need replacing. I have a 2-inch lift. Do i need to buy special sized shocks or will regular size do fine?

great video thanks. I'm fixing to do all 4 shocks on my wife's stock tj. Do you like the ride with these shock are they any good? I'm not sure what to put back on it. thanks again 👍👍

I picked up a '99 TJ a couple weeks ago and I'm thinking it needs new shocks. I can feel just about every bump in the road, and I've looked at the shocks and they're not OE, but they're old looking and got some rust on them, but I can't visually see any leaks.

Great video! Got my Rancho 5000x Shocks yesterday, going to do this project this weekend. Is there a torque spec for tightening the bolts on the front and rear shocks?

Thank you very much for the video. It really helped me alot Sir

I have an 87 Jeep Wrangler AMC 2 barrel carburetor air box assembly for the Jeep

Great video as always! Much appreciated.

Thanks for the video!New subcriber.

Didn't need to use a high lift jack or anything?

Thanks big help!

Do you happen to know where the office tube is located on a 2001 Wrangler 4.0 sport ?

where did you get the shocks didn't see a link on here or i missed it, looking for something that works for the average jeep owner, not looking for but reliable thanks

Anyone with a newer jeep wrangler watching this after doing that passenger side look at this video and start cussing? Why do engineers have to make everything so dumb these days. Great video .

awesome stuff!

Looking to replace my shocks when I replace my leaf springs on my 92 yj soon. I cant decide on what shocks to get, I would like to keep it cheap but I also want something that will last a while. Any thoughts?

Do u have a video on front wheel barring s, may have sand&mud, it a a skeel noise

great video...

Is the bottom mount welder to front axle

good video man. like the channel. i think ill sub.

LOL my TJ still had their factory 18 year old shocks and those things didn't even moved when you compressed them all the way down.

You put the bottom washer on upside down.

thanks real helpful

Orfice tube , I mean

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Do the tires need to come off to do this job?