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Old 07-26-2018, 09:42 AM
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Rear airmatic replacement

Hi All - I'm considering replacing my two rear airmatic shocks myself. I'm handy with tools, so that part doesn't concern me. My question for those who have done this themselves is that I only have a floor jack and jack stands to work with. Will I get enough clearance to remove the shock just using jack stands? How much clearance is needed?

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Yes, that can be done. Jack using the differential as a lift point, use jack stands under the two rear jack points (forward of the rear wheels).

There are quite a few YouTube videos on doing this job, as well as many write-ups. Google is your friend.

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