Vendetta's Rancho 9000XL shock and Indy4x HD torsion bar install

[jeeperkate]

Due to V's awesome write-up here I finally took off my running/biking shoes and did some work to the VX.


The boyfriend and I (mostly the boyfriend) put in 3 out of the 4 Rancho shocks last night and holy CRAP can I tell a difference in ride. At level 7 all around, it's like a luxury cruiser now...well all except for the driver's side rear shock.

Anyone have any trouble getting a wrench on the top of that one? We didn't have a good breaker bar (it was in my Jeep :-() but still, the other three came apart without a problem. It seemed like we couldn't get the closed-end wrench quite on the nut because the frame was a little too close. Anyone?

[tom4bren]

Due to V's awesome write-up here I finally took off my running/biking shoes and did some work to the VX.


The boyfriend and I (mostly the boyfriend) put in 3 out of the 4 Rancho shocks last night and holy CRAP can I tell a difference in ride. At level 7 all around, it's like a luxury cruiser now...well all except for the driver's side rear shock.

Anyone have any trouble getting a wrench on the top of that one? We didn't have a good breaker bar (it was in my Jeep :-() but still, the other three came apart without a problem. It seemed like we couldn't get the closed-end wrench quite on the nut because the frame was a little too close. Anyone?

At our recent wrenching event, lizardmen installed Ranchos on the rear of his (didn't get to his fronts yet). IIRC, drivers rear was the one that was giving them a headache. Unfortunately I can't give you the guidance of what they finally got to work since I wasn't involved. etlsport or lizardmen can probably tell you what they did.

[VXorado]

Due to V's awesome write-up here I finally took off my running/biking shoes and did some work to the VX.


The boyfriend and I (mostly the boyfriend) put in 3 out of the 4 Rancho shocks last night and holy CRAP can I tell a difference in ride. At level 7 all around, it's like a luxury cruiser now...well all except for the driver's side rear shock.

Anyone have any trouble getting a wrench on the top of that one? We didn't have a good breaker bar (it was in my Jeep :-() but still, the other three came apart without a problem. It seemed like we couldn't get the closed-end wrench quite on the nut because the frame was a little too close. Anyone?

I know what you mean about the top bolt. I was able to use an boxed end wrench on the tight side and a socket on the other side. I remember having to use a cheater bar on the wench. Maybe see if you have a narrower boxed end wrench or try the open side. Also, some penetrating oil will help loosen the bolt.

[jeeperkate]

I know what you mean about the top bolt. I was able to use an boxed end wrench on the tight side and a socket on the other side. I remember having to use a cheater bar on the wench. Maybe see if you have a narrower boxed end wrench or try the open side. Also, some penetrating oil will help loosen the bolt.

Glad I wasn't the only person with this trouble. Yea, we hit it with some oil, but we figured we needed a bigger socket wrench. I have one in the Jeep and we'll give it another try tomorrow. Thanks for the help!!