Installing Front Shocks
Installing Front Shocks Im going to be installing new Koni SA shocks this weekend and wanted to know if there are any special tools required. Ive never messed with springs/shocks before. Any instructions, advice would be great
Scoobs
Scoobs
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From: Mi./Al.
A few links that might help.
Al
http://www.go-fast.org/z28/shocks.html
http://www.ls1howto.com/?article=6
http://www.metalreviewcentre.com/bmr.htm
Al
http://www.go-fast.org/z28/shocks.html
http://www.ls1howto.com/?article=6
http://www.metalreviewcentre.com/bmr.htm
Tools needed are your basics, ratchet and sockets covering metric and standard ranges, along with open/box ended wrenches in same range.
A rubber mallet, a regular mallet, and a hammer, for negotiations with stubborn parts.
Spring compressor for the front springs.
Possibly a pickle fork to pop the ball joint, though the mallet and a screwdriver can work as well, just have to be more careful.
The top shock nut may be completely rusted up. A good spray lube for rusted nuts/bolts could be useful. Torching is tough without risking damage to upper a-arm. Vice grips may be necessary as well because once you get the nut loose, the whole shock shaft is going to want to spin in the assembly.
A rubber mallet, a regular mallet, and a hammer, for negotiations with stubborn parts.
Spring compressor for the front springs.
Possibly a pickle fork to pop the ball joint, though the mallet and a screwdriver can work as well, just have to be more careful.
The top shock nut may be completely rusted up. A good spray lube for rusted nuts/bolts could be useful. Torching is tough without risking damage to upper a-arm. Vice grips may be necessary as well because once you get the nut loose, the whole shock shaft is going to want to spin in the assembly.
