At 4:54 you can see that the old shock still had another little plastic boot or cap (under the bigger boot that you slipped off to transfer to the new shock). Do you think that one would have been better to transfer as well to the new shock? You didn't, and I didn't either (I just finished my/same job), but for "next time": Would it have been better to transfer it? I wonder what its function is, just a dust cover? Or a "limit bumper" to prevent metal to metal contact in the extreme position? Not sure, and it might not even fit... (I noticed that the shiny piston part was of different diameter on the old vs. new (Bilstein B4 had a fatter piston), as detectable from the vise grips preset! So maybe housing OD also somewhat different?) Anyway, seems like that plastic cap is optional. What do you think?
In a lot of cases the old bits and pieces are not compatible with the new shocks. If compatible and in good shape I use as much of the original stuff as possible.
Stephens Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Bennington Vermont is horrible for this job. I'm going to do it myself because they want $902.79 to do 2 rear shocks on my wife's 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. They want $302 to do 2 sway bar links in the front. That's Stephen's Chrysler Jeep in Bennington Vermont. Do not go there for sales or service.
I find it to be the easiest exactly the way I show in this video. There isn't a wrong order with this step though, so If you find it easier to start at the top that's not going to be a problem.
@@bennieaustI have been looking for a video on how to do that job for more than 2 months and I don't see it anywhere, I need to change the shock absorbers on my 2019 Jeep Compass and I don't know how to do it 
@@bennieaustBro, could you help me with a video on how to change the rear shock absorbers on the 2019 Jeep Compass, I have nowhere to look for a video or manual and I can't find anything, thank you
@@dayllenmachin2205 The 2019 Jeep Compass uses rear strut assemblies. It's a bit more complicated but the same idea. I would suggest buying a complete strut assembly with the spring and mount already installed. That will make the job significanty easier. Sorry, I don't have a video on that.
@@bennieaust Bro, I have bought everything, the entire set, arrive and assemble but I don't know where to disassemble the 3 screws at the top, I don't think I have to disassemble the entire rear trunk for that...what do you think?
Thank you for including the tourqe specs in the description.
You’re welcome!!
Awesome thank you for the video. Big O tire wants almost $400 to replace them. I can do it for less than half
You're welcome!
very informative - well done
Thanks!!
Thank you! 👍
You’re welcome!
At 4:54 you can see that the old shock still had another little plastic boot or cap (under the bigger boot that you slipped off to transfer to the new shock). Do you think that one would have been better to transfer as well to the new shock? You didn't, and I didn't either (I just finished my/same job), but for "next time": Would it have been better to transfer it? I wonder what its function is, just a dust cover? Or a "limit bumper" to prevent metal to metal contact in the extreme position? Not sure, and it might not even fit... (I noticed that the shiny piston part was of different diameter on the old vs. new (Bilstein B4 had a fatter piston), as detectable from the vise grips preset! So maybe housing OD also somewhat different?) Anyway, seems like that plastic cap is optional. What do you think?
In a lot of cases the old bits and pieces are not compatible with the new shocks. If compatible and in good shape I use as much of the original stuff as possible.
Are the torque specs you listed the same for 2020 jeep Cherokee?
The ones listed are for 2014-2019, they may or may not be the same for 2020. I’m not sure.
Well done! Thanks for sharing. How many "shop hours" is this job worth do you think?
I'm not sure what book time is but I'd probably be annoyed because it's probably way more than it actually takes. :(
Stephens Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Bennington Vermont is horrible for this job. I'm going to do it myself because they want $902.79 to do 2 rear shocks on my wife's 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. They want $302 to do 2 sway bar links in the front. That's Stephen's Chrysler Jeep in Bennington Vermont. Do not go there for sales or service.
Why not just attach the top 2 and then deal with the bottom? Seems quicker and easier to line up.
I find it to be the easiest exactly the way I show in this video. There isn't a wrong order with this step though, so If you find it easier to start at the top that's not going to be a problem.
@@bennieaustI have been looking for a video on how to do that job for more than 2 months and I don't see it anywhere, I need to change the shock absorbers on my 2019 Jeep Compass and I don't know how to do it

Did you reuse bolts or replace them as well?
I reused them. Jeep does recommend replacement.
Que torque se necesito al final al momento de apretar los tornillos
16mm upper mount bolts: 37ft-lbs
21mm lower bolt: 139ft-lbs
lug bolts: 100ft-lbs
@@bennieaust Gracias
Do you think these should be replaced in pairs? Or is replacing just one ok if exact match? (I have a leaky one.)
I would definitely replace in pairs. Just doing the back is ok, or just the front is ok, but both front at 1 time or both rear at one time.
Good job men!
Thanks!
@@bennieaustBro, could you help me with a video on how to change the rear shock absorbers on the 2019 Jeep Compass, I have nowhere to look for a video or manual and I can't find anything, thank you
@@dayllenmachin2205 The 2019 Jeep Compass uses rear strut assemblies. It's a bit more complicated but the same idea. I would suggest buying a complete strut assembly with the spring and mount already installed. That will make the job significanty easier. Sorry, I don't have a video on that.
@@bennieaust Bro, I have bought everything, the entire set, arrive and assemble but I don't know where to disassemble the 3 screws at the top, I don't think I have to disassemble the entire rear trunk for that...what do you think?
@@dayllenmachin2205 You will need to access them through the trunk.
What are all those white stripes? 9:27
I’m not seeing any white stripes. Where are you seeing them?
There are two like pasta, one at the top and one at the bottom behind the plastic. My car doesn't have it :/ @bennieaust
Just below the screw 9:27
I still am not seeing it. Sorry.
@@user-lx5xj7vs9h they might be welding joints or an adhesive