Review on KYB 565053 MonoMax Gas Shock: Superior Performance and Durability by Philip Wagner

That's good. a review has been made. about what you should know and learn from your mistakes.1. If your Jeep Cherokee has a sagging rear end, this is what you need. You reinforce it and the ride is basically like new. firm but not hard. (update) Handling is still better than before, but the rear has caved in again after a few months.2. I made the mistake of buying Excel-G and they didn't help such springs. they resisted the movement but did not exert much pressure. they are hard to suppress a strong man. I'm guessing it takes about 100 pounds of constant pressure before they start to compress and about 200 pounds of pressure to push them all the way down. it takes more energy to make them faster. excel-g is under a pressure of about 10-20 pounds.3. bad news, unless you are very strong don't link them like excel-g. They're completely open in the box, so you'll have to push them down if you can't make a gap. If your stabilizer bushings are fine this shouldn't be a problem, but they can wear out and that's something you'll have to deal with when they do. 4. For the front you have 1 screw at the top and 2 at the bottom. The top bolt may turn with your old shock. Only use the vise on the OLD shock to prevent it from spinning endlessly. Do not clamp the new one, otherwise you may damage the seal.5. When tightening the top screw, do not close the rubber boots until they are fully tightened. You will twist and possibly ruin your welly. I realized it in time and learned my lesson.6. Pull out the screws carefully and slowly. Bolts breaking on old Jeep bumps are notorious. Speed and friction generate heat. Bolts can suddenly jam and break. then you are in a real cucumber. I have learned from the mistakes of others.7. For the back, you have one at the bottom and two at the top. The back is very easy if you don't break the screws. Extensions on the ratchet make it a breeze.8. Jack made from a solid body, not axles. That's common sense, but some might not think of it. You want the strut/shock fully extended so you don't have to struggle to get them in and out. 9. Tools needed. 14mm wrench, 14mm socket and ratchet, 13mm wrench, 13mm socket and ratchet, 19mm socket, ratchet extensions, jack, extra safety jacks, wrenches, chocks/cinder block and pliers for Couplings.10. The front is harder than the rear due to the limited work space around the engine area and the tendency for the top bolt to turn if you try to work it.