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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Default How Much $$$$ To Install Two New

Shocks On My O2 Z, Or Just Do It My Self..
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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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Free if you bring the car to me

If it's the rear's definitely do it yourself. If it's the fronts, you might have problems getting the upper shock mount disassembled if it's rusty. But other than that, a basic socket set, a pickle fork (or makeshift equivalent) and a couple hours taking your time should cover it. Oh, and a big torx socket if you haven't yet switched it out for a normal bolt on the drivers side.

LS1howto.com should have all the necessary tools listed for the spring/shock swap. If you decide upon a shop, they'll probably charge you at least $250 unless you have contacts.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Do it your self and save yourself some money.

http://www.ls1howto.com/

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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm

Rears shouldnt take more than 30 minutes.
Fronts shouldnt take more than a couple hours.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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i did mine myself.

hardest part from what ive heard is the upper arm apart, but mine popped right out with 4 whacks of the hammer and i have 127k on my car


good luck
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Old May 23, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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this is not a question to be asked, do it yourself.... make sure you have a spring compressor though
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