New Springs and Shocks in a 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
  • After 6 years and nearly 150,000 miles, I'm replacing the 3.5" suspension system from American Expedition Vehicles with new 3.5" springs and Bilstein shocks, also from AEV. See how AEV suspensions for Jeep Wranglers hold up to wear-and-tear. In this video, I swap out the components in my driveway, and further renew an old adventure Jeep. Equipped with BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires, 315/70R17C.
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:59 - PB Blaster
    01:14 - Remove Rear Shocks
    02:35 - Replace Passenger Rear Spring
    04:25 - Replace Driver Side Rear Spring
    05:55 - Install New Rear Shocks
    07:22 - Millertime
    07:38 - Detach Front Shock Bottoms
    07:59 - Disconnect Front Sway-Bar
    08:26 - Remove Driver Front Spring
    09:41 - Remove Driver Front Shock
    10:23 - Install New Driver Front Spring - Part 1
    11:20 - Replace Driver Front Bump Stop
    12:44 - Install New Driver Front Spring - Part 2
    12:59 - Install New Driver Front Shock
    13:53 - Remove Passenger Front Shock
    14:31 - Replace Passenger Front Bump Stop
    15:26 - Install New Passenger Front Spring
    15:38 - Install New Passenger Front Shock
    16:20 - Test Drive
    17:12 - Glamor Shots
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Komentáře • 72

  • @knonfil
    @knonfil Před 3 měsíci +13

    I sometimes let your episodes play all day while working, some of the most satisfying ones I remember were when you would service the Jeep.

    • @JohnLaFosse
      @JohnLaFosse Před 3 měsíci +1

      So, rewarding doing your own work.

  • @bernardcarpenter6949
    @bernardcarpenter6949 Před 3 měsíci +14

    Well done Chris. I know how much you love Orangie.
    Looks great. New engine, new shocks and springs. She's ready to go.
    Adventure is afoot.

    • @scottymac5174
      @scottymac5174 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Fixing up an old friend. It feels good on another whole level.

  • @dnscud1
    @dnscud1 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Orangie says yessssss thank you Chris Back to the trail we go. Don’t forget Shannon

  • @dmwi1549
    @dmwi1549 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Orangie has everything you need for exploring like you do…and nothing you don’t.
    It has taken you to more places than most people dream of seeing in a lifetime.
    After all these years, who can argue with your experience?

  • @bmoore3199
    @bmoore3199 Před 2 měsíci +1

    "FOUL LANGUAGE AND LUBRICATION " that was memorable coming from you Chris. 😅😂

  • @jeffmayle6776
    @jeffmayle6776 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Still a great looking Jeep 👍 Don’t forget to make sure everything is torqued to spec.

  • @iamgeoffandthisismystory
    @iamgeoffandthisismystory Před 3 měsíci +2

    An Iconic Jeep for sure! Great to see Orangie getting ready for adventure! Chris, you are an inspiration to us all! 😁

  • @JohnDoe-xm9ql
    @JohnDoe-xm9ql Před 3 měsíci +3

    Bringing it back...
    Great video Mr. Shontz

  • @brucel399
    @brucel399 Před 3 měsíci +4

    When my friends and I had a 4Wheel drive shop here in Colorado, we did a number of these coil spring replacements. We would go to Autozone and borrow an outside the coil spring compressor. Made very quick work of the Springs. Would also wd40 the bump stops and holders to get them in easier. Overall nice job Chris.
    CHEERS from Colorado 17:55

  • @hooligantimes9132
    @hooligantimes9132 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Some Jeeps can tell many more stories than others!

  • @1hooperm
    @1hooperm Před 3 měsíci +2

    So nice to see Orangey in all its glory and ready for action !

  • @rodneyross5282
    @rodneyross5282 Před 3 měsíci +2

    From being laid on its side in Canada to all the off roading and rock climbing and over 100K miles Oangie still looks like a new jeep. Chris you have taken awesome care of your beautiful child. Now off to a new adventure afoot. Have a super blessed week. I just read the video and miller time didn't look like a miller to me LMAO.

  • @DDD-wd4vs
    @DDD-wd4vs Před 3 měsíci +1

    Chris this video reminds me when I gave a 3'' lift to my brand new 2016 Rubicon right after I bought it. It was fun doing it.
    Hope to see another 100000+ miles of adventure with your Jeep.

  • @dennisl6198
    @dennisl6198 Před 3 měsíci +2

    having done this activity a bunch of times, I kept wanting to reach in and help you do this! You did it nearly how I would have, and honestly, you didn't struggle much, so you obviously know what you're doing here. NJ sir.

  • @scottb4122
    @scottb4122 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great to see some love for Orangey, good job Chris!

  • @thetankslapper
    @thetankslapper Před 3 měsíci +1

    Perfect job for gloves

  • @romeropostali520
    @romeropostali520 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice!! Great glamour shots!

  • @brianmombourquette2673
    @brianmombourquette2673 Před měsícem +1

    Orangey rides again!!

  • @milonetzler67
    @milonetzler67 Před 3 měsíci +1

    So satisfying watching your vids. Especially your how to vids on Orangy. She looks leveled. Great job Chris.

  • @problu9586
    @problu9586 Před 3 měsíci +1

    After 4-5 years, time for a new 4x4. Your tech abilities are most impressive, but I'm plain ole lazy and I like all shiny new.

  • @garygomer7940
    @garygomer7940 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing Chris, nice job with the maintaining of your JK! That was hilarious washing your Jeep after you did the work. Last week I did the same thing, I’m still digging dirt and sand out of my eyes. 🤪 And thanks for sharing your tire size, I appreciate it!

  • @malifestro3319
    @malifestro3319 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Jeep life!

  • @OverlandCitrus
    @OverlandCitrus Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi Chris nice job on Orangey I am getting ready to do that on our sprinter van

  • @williammenchen7562
    @williammenchen7562 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Good job! Solving each problem as they came up!😊

  • @RocklanderUSA
    @RocklanderUSA Před 3 měsíci +2

    Congrats Chris! Great choice!!!

  • @calsurflance5598
    @calsurflance5598 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nicely done Chris.👌
    New love for an iconic Jeep.👍
    Glamour shots look great.

  • @nickward8887
    @nickward8887 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Totally satisfying doing work on your own rig

  • @friz1948
    @friz1948 Před 3 měsíci +1

    WoW, Great job Chris! I have Fox shocks on mine with a 2 1/2 lift on mine.Thank you for all your experience !!

  • @WolfOverland
    @WolfOverland Před 3 měsíci +2

    Aev is good stuff. Real workhorse off road. Not fancy but quality and it works flawlessly. I replaced the aev 5100s to the aev 8100 bypass shocks and while expensive it was a huge upgrade in handing and off road performance.

  • @dennisferrell3662
    @dennisferrell3662 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Orangey - the legend.

  • @jasondavis6438
    @jasondavis6438 Před 24 dny +1

    I really enjoyed your video

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @michaelblaisdell3946
    @michaelblaisdell3946 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great Video!

  • @user-ix3ly1ll9r
    @user-ix3ly1ll9r Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very informative thanks

  • @Lonnie.Macs.Garage
    @Lonnie.Macs.Garage Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great job man!

  • @biblesteps5788
    @biblesteps5788 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the video

  • @johnwalker3263
    @johnwalker3263 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Jack up the axle without the spring to put the bump stops in. A little grease or dish soap and they go right in. A floor jack and concrete make the job SO much easier!

  • @scottymac5174
    @scottymac5174 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm going to be replacing the front bump stops and rear shocks on my truck sometime next week. The parts are ordered, just waiting for them to get delivered. I did the front shocks/springs, upper and lower control arms about a month ago.

  • @javierbernal2408
    @javierbernal2408 Před 3 měsíci +1

    U make it look so easy

  • @OCMike
    @OCMike Před 3 měsíci +3

    When I was driving home from Arizona yesterday, I passed an orange mustang that had the license plate ORANGIE. And all I could think was, that's on the wrong vehicle. 🤣

  • @captseamus
    @captseamus Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm old enough to remember when people threw thier loose lugnuts in the upside down wheelcovers... those were the days!!

  • @YouTuber1g
    @YouTuber1g Před 3 měsíci +1

    dont forget to grease ball joints and ujoints while you're down there!

  • @patrickfetich7469
    @patrickfetich7469 Před 3 měsíci +1

    “Lubrication and swearing gets the job done” 😂

  • @blackbeard308
    @blackbeard308 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice

  • @kwigbo
    @kwigbo Před 3 měsíci +1

    Dish soap is a life saver. Exhaust hangers... think about it. 😉

  • @ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441
    @ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Yeah that was a nice little job. Should make it a ride a lot better now 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

  • @bobmasters1678
    @bobmasters1678 Před 3 měsíci +1

    As others have said -
    "U make it look so easy". You'll have to report back on how she rides out on the trail.

  • @davidcolinstillman5585
    @davidcolinstillman5585 Před 3 měsíci +1

    HI CHRIS 👋
    YOU MADE IT LOOK EASY ! I WAS GOING TO SAY / BUT YOU FIGURED IT OUT ON THE SECOND ONE / BUMP STOP / I LIKE THE RACHET STRAP , IDEA 💡
    YOU MADE ME THINK 🤔 I SHOULD GO SEE 👀 HOW MUCH MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS WOULD COST WHEN MY NEPHEW & I REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON TASTY . SO I CAN GET A FRONT END ALIGNMENT JUST ONCE . THANKS 😊 GET THE LEAF SPRINGS FOR THE REAR WHEN I HAVE THE FUNDS . THEY'VE GOTTEN A LOT OF MILES & YEARS ON THEM . MAYBE A LITTLE WEIGHT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE TOO .
    BEEN GETTING A LOT OF RAIN 🌧 STORMS HERE ON THE EASTERN COAST . HELPING EVERYTHING GROWING & BLOOMING 🎉 BE SAFE ☺️ 🙏 HAVE FUN ☺️ 🙏 ENJOYED ❤GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU ! ☺️ 🙏

    • @venture4wd
      @venture4wd  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you David! Good luck with the projects (Shannon says hello!)

  • @jdii5698
    @jdii5698 Před 3 měsíci +1

    13:55 - Removing/installing the nut on the passenger side shock is a real PITA. Been there done that had to buy the wrench.

    • @ddbrocato
      @ddbrocato Před 3 měsíci +2

      Remove the fuse box, then drill hole through plastic where the top of the shock is to gain access. Reinstall fuse box. Easy.

    • @jdii5698
      @jdii5698 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@ddbrocato This may sound sarcastic but it isn’t.
      Where was this info when I needed it last year.
      Thank you. That is very helpful.

  • @jarrettmathwig7865
    @jarrettmathwig7865 Před 3 měsíci +1

    👍👍

  • @adamk2778
    @adamk2778 Před 3 měsíci +1

    LMAO....lubrication and fowl language. My go-to method as well.

  • @coobyraccoon
    @coobyraccoon Před 3 měsíci +1

    mmmm refreshly squeezed orangie juice.

  • @michaeldurling793
    @michaeldurling793 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Chris, you made that look relatively painless as much fun as it is crawling around on the ground in gravel. Actually it's not much better on concrete when you have tired old bones like mine. Could someone help me up please?

  • @jackbjack
    @jackbjack Před 3 měsíci +1

    Almost…No broken bolts and not much blood equals… any successful repair!👊

  • @shekharmoona544
    @shekharmoona544 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Why do i feel he's going to do an axle upgrade?

  • @ejp9921
    @ejp9921 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That Was Easy! Lol

  • @nicofiechter9769
    @nicofiechter9769 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Chris, I wanted to contact you but the "Contact us" page on your website is just blank... How can I contact you?

    • @venture4wd
      @venture4wd  Před 3 měsíci

      It is on the roadmap to fix :)

  • @RoadRashOffRoad
    @RoadRashOffRoad Před 3 měsíci +1

    Well done Chris. I did my first suspension install before I had my CZcams channel so I didn’t film it.
    But when it’s time to update it, i will do something similar to your video

  • @ChrisJB84
    @ChrisJB84 Před 3 měsíci

    What lens do you have on your camera?

    • @venture4wd
      @venture4wd  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I shave been switching between Panasonic LUMIX S Pro 24-70 and 70-200.

  • @senrusho
    @senrusho Před 3 měsíci +1

    That looks significanly more painful on a JK

  • @randywilson6869
    @randywilson6869 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hello

  • @azcojpg
    @azcojpg Před 3 měsíci +1

    Lubrication and foul language always seems to help.