I got my new shocks in today, rancho rs5000's.

I just got them for the rear for now.



I hope to have them on tomorrow.

 

Nice!

 

So I was able to get the broken shock off and I replaced it with the Rancho.

But when I went to take the other shock off the metal piece that threads on to the top of the bolt broke and is still on the bolt... So the bolt will spin but wont come out...



Here is the broken shock compared to the rancho.



And here is one Rancho in... I'm not sure on how I will get the other shock out yet.

 

Cut it off

 

Yep. Your going to have to cut off. Not going to get an angle grinder up in there though. Do you have an oscillating cut off tool?? A oscillating shank plunge blade might reach that. They sell a cheap one at Harbor Freight for like $16.00 the blade would only cost a few bucks. Not 100% sure would reach it with that though. Just a thought. Sweet Ranchos by the way!

 

I think i'm just going to wait a bit before I cut it off and put the new one on, in a few weeks I will be able to use a lift so I might do it then.

 

Nice! Definitely would be great to have a lift. Let us know how you get it out.

 

Well I still have to wait a week untill I can use a lift, I could do it with out it but it would be a lot better if I can use the lift... Anyways I decided to take a look at the front shocks and there leaking too....

I guess I will have to get ranchos for the front now, but that wont be for a while...

 

So I have been busy for a while but I did get the other shock in today.



Also my TPS sensor has gone bad again and a have a code for a bad o2 sensor, but other than that its running good.

 

So I decided to go out on some trails and discovered my 4x4 does not work... again...

I'm sure its my actuator again but I will find out for sure tomorrow or the day after.