Installing struts
Originally Posted by Ironxcross
is it a pretty straight forward install though?
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Things to keep in mind:
Top shock nuts can often be seized. I was lucky though and didn't have this problem.
The master cylider can be slid out of the way to access the torq bolt on the drivers side better. So there will be less likely you will strip it. Mine was stuck anyway and the bolt needed to be cut.
I didn't need the pickle fork. I just smacked the bottom of the spindle bolt with a hammer.
Spring compressers can be rented at Autozone for free basically. You pay 40 bucks to keep them as long as you want and then when your done, return them for a full refund.
Top shock nuts can often be seized. I was lucky though and didn't have this problem.
The master cylider can be slid out of the way to access the torq bolt on the drivers side better. So there will be less likely you will strip it. Mine was stuck anyway and the bolt needed to be cut.
I didn't need the pickle fork. I just smacked the bottom of the spindle bolt with a hammer.
Spring compressers can be rented at Autozone for free basically. You pay 40 bucks to keep them as long as you want and then when your done, return them for a full refund.
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Originally Posted by Killer_Bluebird
I had to use an impact gun to break loose the nut on the top of the front struts. Other than that it was pretty easy.
Originally Posted by GETGONE
Save yourself some hassle and take the struts to NAPA to have them changed over. Cost me $28 for both. Quick, easy and NO hassle of messing with it myself.
Also make sure the shock nut is screwed all the way down until it stops. There should be maybe 10 threads showing. Then coat them with grease to make sure they don't get rusty again.
Originally Posted by GETGONE
Save yourself some hassle and take the struts to NAPA to have them changed over. Cost me $28 for both. Quick, easy and NO hassle of messing with it myself.