How To Shock Security Lock Washer Install

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Antlers

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After a recent theft of my rear shocks, I decided to look for a product that could protect them from repeat theft. After a bit of research I came upon Shock Security. It looked like a good, simple solution so, after a brief discussion with them, ordered a set. They did inform me that the upper shock mount bolts would need to be replaced with standard non-flanged bolts in order to fit into the lock washers. I found that M12x1.75 was the stock thread pitch and that they needed to be 70mm long with a 19mm head. These are what I ended up ordering:

Bolts
Nuts

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With everything sorted it was time to install.

Tools required:

- 2 1/2" drive ratchets or equivalent. (1" wrench or Crescent wrench would work too)

-Torque wrench

-19mm socket

-19mm wrench

-Shock Security Keys (2 included)

-Prybar

-Red Loctite (optional)

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I began by jacking up the truck enough for the suspension to droop and removed the top bolt. I then inserted the new bolt with Shock security Washer installed (this involved a little prybar action, but I'm sure there's a better way. I was doing this in a parking lot and had to make do. Shock Security sends two different types of washer. One is shallower for the bolt head, one is deeper for the nut. The difference is obvious.

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Snug up the bolts with the included keys and then torque to 66 Ft/Lbs.

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The keys are machined with pretty tight tolerances so it does take a bit of wiggling to get them all lined up. Make sure they're fully seated before applying any serious torque.

Sleep easy knowing your shocks are safe from anything but the most determined thieves.

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@Antlers awesome thank you for this as I don't have to search for the nuts/bolts now. Got my shock security package the other day just need the rear 3.0's haha and these suckers are going in.
 
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You're welcome guys! They are a bit spendy, but I'm pretty sure it's just one guy doing it on the side. Price is always higher when Ching Chong Charlie isn't involved.
 

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This is a good idea, it would be nice if they made these for light bar bolts.

Just drill your light bar bolts, run some safety wire through the holes, and twist it so tight that it's hard to see and hard to cut. It'll be an unexpected difficulty that will do much to frustrate a theft.
 
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