TJ 8.8 Swap kit OEM Shock Mounts (Pair)

This part requires welding and fabrication skills if you are not confident in your abilities please take to an Off-road shop to install this part.

Tools Required :

Safety Glasses, Gloves,  Socket Set, Wrenches, Jack, Jack stand, wheel chocks, Cutting Tool of your choice (Sawzall, Grinder, plasma, cutting torch)  Welder.

 Step 1:

Inventory that you have all of the parts for your order If you are missing parts or have incorrect parts contact Artec Industries Immediately @ (855)-278-3299  M-F from 8am-5pm MST   If it is after those hours please Email Sales@Artecindustries.com  

 Step 2:

Place wheel chocks in front of the front wheels,   Jack up rear of vehicle and set Jack stands under the axle as wide apart as you can securely.  Then lower the Jack.

 Step 3:

Remove the shocks from the Jeep. 

 Step 4:

Using your cutting tool of choice Cut off the shock mount then grind the area smooth in preparation for welding.

 Step 5:

Place shock mounts on axle and put a 1/2 inch  gap between it and the Lower control arm Bracket

(These mounts are side specific, so ensure the top of the bracket angles towards the center of the

axle.) Rotate flat side  of the bracket to about 74 degrees from level and weld into place. Repeat this step on the Opposite side.

 Step 6:

Coat the bracket with a self-etching primer and paint (We get the best results with rustolem paint.)

 Step 7:

Re install the shocks on the Jeep

Step 8:

Raise the Jeep with the Jack remove the jack stands and lower the Jack, Now the job is complete .