I'm about to replace all of my shocks in the morning and am getting my ducks in a row. I know the rear bolts can be a PITA if something goes wrong, although last time I replaced my shocks I didn't have a problem, but that was years ago. This guy came up with a fix...
"No knuckle buster, no cutting tool, no punch rear shock replacement for 03 Jeep TJ. Proven shock replacement alternative with one year of on and off road use without an issue with the mounting technique."