Replacing shocks on a 2001 Silverado... question + tool
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Replacing shocks on a 2001 Silverado... question + tool Ok guys, need a little help here. I'm about to replace the shocks on my 2001 Silverado - 2WD.
I know for the rear shocks, I basically unbolt the old ones and put the new ones on.... fairly easy.
For the front ones, the shock is inside the coil spring. So I'm pretty sure I need a coil spring compressor.
I was thinking about getting one of these (see link below), rather than renting one. I know I'll use it several times in my lifetime... so I figure why not!
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools...e=snapon-store
Which one should I get? I don't understand what the differences are.
I know for the rear shocks, I basically unbolt the old ones and put the new ones on.... fairly easy.
For the front ones, the shock is inside the coil spring. So I'm pretty sure I need a coil spring compressor.
I was thinking about getting one of these (see link below), rather than renting one. I know I'll use it several times in my lifetime... so I figure why not!
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools...e=snapon-store
Which one should I get? I don't understand what the differences are.
If Its Two Wheel Drive It Has Front Coils And You Dont Need A Sring Compressor Just Unbolt The Bottom Of The Shock From Lower Control Arms And Unbolt Top...may Need A Torch To Cut Them....then Just Pull Them Out From The Bottom....unless It Has A Strut.....if Its A Strut Thats A Whole Different Thing And You Will Need A Strut Compressor Or Sring Compressor
