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This job is simple. One bolt comes off the bottom of the shock while 2 come off the top. Just pop the new one in and bolt it back. No tire removal required. HOWEVER... God help you if you break the bolts off the top. I'm in the middle of that dilemma as I write. **** If you DO break off the top bolts don't worry...fix for that is easy too. You'll have to cut the carpet in the rear deck, then drill out the broken bolts by drilling through the floor. Get yourself some plate steel or some large washers, then some grade 8 3/8" bolts, washers, nuts, etc....run the bolts down through the floor, using the plate steel or heavy duty washers on top side. Then bolt your shocks up tight. I did this 80,000 miles ago and it's done just fine. Doesn't change the position of the shock so it's therefore giving the same support.

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Q: How do you replace rear shocks on a 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
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