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

[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.

[evillecutter]

anyone know what setting on the adjustable rancho 9000 shocks is comparable to the non-adjustable 5000 series?

[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!!