Fox Emulsion rear shocks

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Posted up already ^^^^

[06JeepXKHEMI]

That link shows a longer sleeve not short ones like I have.. In the links picture its a single long piece that goes inside those bushings, I have 4 short sleeves that do not fit inside the bushings..

[Matt]

I know, lol we're posting too fast.

In my previous post I said you "should" have the longer sleeves that are 5/8" OD to convert the top shock mount to a bushing mount.

Those smaller metal spacers are for on each side of the bearing when using the heim setup.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

So, after all the confusion hahaha how should I mount these bad boys up?!?!

[Matt]

Call JBA and ask them about the 5/8" OD - 1/2" ID sleeve that you believe you need to convert the top mount to a bushing mount. Then i'd install the bushings up top, use washer to fill any remaining gap, and use heim on the bottom.

How wide is the bottom with one of those metal spacers on each side?

[Matt]

Or just cut to the chase and order Part Number 9368T157 from mcmaster.com to save yourself the trouble.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

1.25" the bottom measures with sleeve each side... Could I cut the top bushings down so they will fit up top and shim the bottom?

[Matt]

1.25" the bottom measures with sleeve each side... Could I cut the top bushings down so they will fit up top and shim the bottom?

Yeah the bottom you'll only need 1/4" on each side. A few fender washers on each side should do the trick.

For the top i'd go by the ORW instructions. Get the proper sleeve from JBA, local hardware store, or the mcmaster part number I posted.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

My problem is I have no idea how to change out the top mount, Im going to call JBA now and see how they suggest installing..

[Matt]

My problem is I have no idea how to change out the top mount, Im going to call JBA now and see how they suggest installing..

Looks like a set of snap ring pliers and then a c-clamp or any type of vise are the only "special" tools you need. basically just have to push out the bearing, and press in the bushings.