Question about Monroe 58617 Self Loading Shocks

[ccm2001]

Just ordered them for my 03 Sport Xlt 4x4
Now some websites say they fit some do not,
Rock auto does not list them for my 03 sport but does for a 01, 02 sports.

So confused pretty sure they will fit, they have all the same fittings.

Any help & feedback would be great.
Only paid 115$ CDN from Amazon

I Ordered to help my gangster lean /ass sag
Thanks CC

 

[swshawaii]

REPEAT

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3406572&postcount=11

 

[ccm2001]

Lol thanks I couldn't remember if I asked the Question! Must of been hammed

 

[ccm2001]

So I'm guessing I have to jack up my frame/body to get these upper bolts in?

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Put the uppers in first then compress the shocks to tap bottom bolt through

 

[ccm2001]

Put the uppers in first then compress the shocks to tap bottom bolt through

Seems easier the other way, these shocks look tough to compress bye hand, but that's me maby there not that strong

 

[ccm2001]

I just put new rear shocks in before winter, got 2 Monroe's here if anyone wants them for free. located Toronto not even 3000km on them

 

[SoNic67]

Seems easier the other way, these shocks look tough to compress bye hand, but that's me maby there not that strong

Don't cut the plastic tape that holds them compressed. Put them in upper part first, aim for the bottom and then cut the tape - they will extend where you need them.
Plastic tape can be pulled out after that.

 

[Sogsnakebite]

I'll take those Monroes if still available I'm near Kitchener. A buddy needs a set

 

[ccm2001]

I'll take those Monroes if still available I'm near Kitchener. A buddy needs a set

Ya if you come to Maple there here , 400 & Majormack
There Gas Matic LTs

Just wait till sat or the follow Saturday as the shocks are still in transit , once they come out I'll let you know

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Thanx man

 

[ccm2001]

Thanx man

NP I should have them off and ready to be picked up sat if you want, I'm not traveling lol

 

[ccm2001]

Okay so the shocks arrived , man there big compared to stock, and of course didn't come Compressed, ,
Maby if i use my bottle jack to compress them??

 

[Sogsnakebite]

I install them at the top then use a small jack with a socket on the foot to compress them into the bottom mount

 

[Sogsnakebite]

I've installed a few now on Explorers there is a trick, wait and pop out this weekend if you need to

 

[ccm2001]

Thanks for the tip , I'm going to install them tomorrow I'll figure it out, your coming from pretty far for these shocks its more gas $ then the shocks r worth,

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Lol probably

 

[DjDom]

Toronto Explorer reunion this weekend?! Why was I not invited?!

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Always welcome man

 

[DjDom]

We gotta have a meetup one day.
I was out in London on Saturday and met up with one of our members there. It'd be awesome to have a meetup somewhere midway between everyone. Like.. Guelph? Lol.