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Bilstein 4600 Shock Replacements on Jeep Wrangler JK 2008. Front Nylock problem solved.

longlivenintendo

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Hey everyone I just wanted to make this thread to hopefully help other people better who have had this same problem with these shocks or shocks installed in a similar way. When I encountered the problem of how to tighten down the nylock lock nut I looked up online in forums, youtube, and even on the amazon page of everyone saying that they had to use Allen wrenches, cutting their jeep with dremel tools to get an allen wrench in there to stop the shaft from spinning to tighten down the nut etc. etc. Well here is hopefully a helpful less time consuming, less damaging solution to the problem that can help make this a much less difficult and time consuming task. Of course, be careful, use discretion, and all the above.

In short, use a rag and use vice grips to prevent the shaft from spinning as you turn the lock nut. The rag is super important to not damage the shaft. Use a 17mm ratchet wrench to make the process easier. Good luck!
 
Here are some photos too associated with the project! What the old shocks looked like and the old bolts I replaced.

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It’s been a while, but curious if you’re still active on here and how you liked those Bilsteins?

I’m refreshing my daughter’s Islander and her shocks are toast. I was looking at these as an option for it. How is the valving at speed? I find the OEM shocks a tad soft for road driving but nice for obstacles. Since my daughter mainly is a road driver, I was hoping to find something valved for road and highway speeds, but didn’t give up too much around town or on washboard roads.
 
It’s been a while, but curious if you’re still active on here and how you liked those Bilsteins?

I’m refreshing my daughter’s Islander and her shocks are toast. I was looking at these as an option for it. How is the valving at speed? I find the OEM shocks a tad soft for road driving but nice for obstacles. Since my daughter mainly is a road driver, I was hoping to find something valved for road and highway speeds, but didn’t give up too much around town or on washboard roads.

Hello, I know this question wasn't directed to me, however, I just replaced my shocks with Bilsteins and love the performance. Some feel they are rough in the seat, but I don't think they are uncomfortable, and they take bumps very well. I really like the control they provide to the vehicle at speed when the roadway is uneven or wavy - prior the wavy roads would make the Jeep very unsettled. FYI - I soaked all hardware with penetrating oil the day prior to install and everything came apart nicely.
 
It’s been a while, but curious if you’re still active on here and how you liked those Bilsteins?

I’m refreshing my daughter’s Islander and her shocks are toast. I was looking at these as an option for it. How is the valving at speed? I find the OEM shocks a tad soft for road driving but nice for obstacles. Since my daughter mainly is a road driver, I was hoping to find something valved for road and highway speeds, but didn’t give up too much around town or on washboard roads.

I found someone selling their OEM JK Rubicon shocks on Marketplace and gave those a shot. He had removed them after a few thousand miles and they were sitting in his basement ever since. Had no reason not to believe him as they looked new. An improvement over the Sahara shocks. Around here I see items like those pop up from time to time. Not sure if it's the same around you but may be worth a look.
 
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