replaced shocks today

[debord97]

went pretty easy except the top bolt on the shock itself had to be cut off on both the front shocks. sucker was rusted up pretty badly. Oh, I replaced with gabriel ultras. I also didnt have a spring compressor. Had to make do with rachet tie downs. Luckly I never use them because I had to cut them off when I was rdy to release them.

It does suck you have to remove the master cylinder to get to that one dang torx bolt on the driver side. of course I then had to bleed all the brakes. Think it took about 4 hours total (me taking alot of breaks) and my 16 year old held stuff for me just incase the tiedowns didnt hold but they worked real well.

saved 200 - 300 dollars doing it myself and the ride is much better.

[cam98aro]

Re: replaced shocks today

you dont have to remove the master cylinder to get the bolt out, you just have to loosen it a bit.

just a tip for next time.

[Choppers]

Re: replaced shocks today

Thats not safe using rathchet tie downs. They allow you to rent a spring compressor at the stores for a small fee and then give it back to you once you return it. No since in you getting hurt or anyone else.;)

[debord97]

Re: replaced shocks today

I would have loved to of rented some but I am about 50 miles from the closest town that has that type of service. actually the ones I used werent cheap tie downs that you get at walmart.