I need a shock install guide.

[Minor723]

I am getting my Bilstein BTS Kit in on weds. I owuld like to know if there is a shock install guide somewhere online that you know of or where to find one. I am going to take the front strut assembly completly off and have a shop put my new shock / spring assembly back together. And just do the rears as normal. But having never done this before I would like to read up on it first.

Thanks!

[LarryMow]

Re: I need a shock install guide.

what year is your car?

[hockeyman]

Re: I need a shock install guide.

This is what I'm going to use when I do mine>
http://www.houston-f-body.org/tech/shocks/index.htm

[Minor723]

Re: I need a shock install guide.

Thank you for that link. My car is a 99 sorry I forgot to post that.

[notsonic]

Re: I need a shock install guide.

this is what i used:

http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=6
http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=8

overall its really easy work. i think people overexaggerate the danger with using spring compressors. i understand the forces involved but as long as you use it right, there shouldnt be any problem.

when you get the front shock/spring/upper a arm all back together, make sure you have the base of the shock (where it mounts to the lower arm) at the right angle/position. it can be a huge pita to try to pursuade it into place.

[97burnout]

Re: I need a shock install guide.

Once you do it, it seems like nothing.... It is very easy