1. Shocks are one of the easiest upgrades to do to any rig, and one of the upgrades that make the most difference. King is one of the premier names in shocks, and the quality is apparent in every detail.
King now offers direct-replacement shocks for JK Wranglers in both stock and lifted applications. This new line of shocks is made affordable by eliminating the external reservoir, making them an ideal upgrade for the average jeeper. Don't think of these Kings as being lesser by any means; all of the quality King components you have come to expect are still there, including 2.0-inch size, 3/4-inch chrome-hardened shaft, internal floating piston, and application-specific valving. These are true Kings, but in a lighter, more compact package.
2. With the suspension...
2. With the suspension at full droop, the factory shocks were removed.
We snapped a few pictures as these shocks were being installed on a customer's Wrangler JK at Off Road Evolution in Fullerton, California.
3. Next, we positioned...
3. Next, we positioned the new Kings into the upper shock mount with the included bushings and hardware.
4. Once we tightened...
4. Once we tightened the shock's upper mounting bolt, we matched the lower shock eye to the lower mount and slid the bolt in.
5. We then tightened...
5. We then tightened the upper and lower shock mounting bolts to spec, and this JK was ready to hit the trails.