2011-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 NEW Rear Shocks Bilstein

Most important WARNING: Use the support jack as shown in the video! If the lower arm is not supported when removing the shock, unwanted dangerous things can happen! You need to have a clear understanding what happens, when you remove bolts on a suspension! If in doubt leave this job to a professional, follow the proper vehicle manufacturer's procedures!

The German company Bilstein has a shock factory here in the US in Ohio. Bilstein shocks are known in Europe for great quality, and the ones i used come with Limited Lifetime Warranty! A good reason for me to replace the oil leaking OEM shocks on my Jeep. (Model 4600)
I am starting with the rear shocks at this point, because they are easier to replace than the front struts, and the front shocks are not available in the moment of making this video. I have to wait until the beginning of June 2018, when they again start production for the model i need.

How easy is this install? The only difficult part is the Lock Nut on the mount stem. It is rather difficult to get the old nut off the OEM shock (rust), and then also difficult to tighten the new lock nut on the mount stem of the new shock.

The old nut came off by using an impact wrench (   • Unboxing Earthquake XT 20V Max Lithiu...  )
I made my own special tool by welding a nut to a 18mm deep socket. This way i was able to turn the socket, and hold the stem of the shock with a 6mm Hex key (I used this welder    • Flux Wire Welder Setup  ).
You can buy a socket like that, just Google UPC 700305685642, it is a spark plug socket for GM.
Or you get a GO-THRU socket kit with an 18mm socket. Example: Harbor Freight 62327

Besides that home made pass through socket, it is not very difficult to change the rear shocks in this car. You will be surprised how much better the ride is after you get those shocks.

Subscribe to my channel, if you want to see how i replace the front struts on this car. I am trying to make a before and after video of the suspension performance, when i replace the front. That will be very interesting. My front shocks are leaking oil after 58k miles. I can't wait. Excited to make that video soon! Stay tuned!!!

Update: I did the front shock video! See here:    • 2011-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 NEW...