Front Shocks
04-17-2009, 02:03 PM
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Front Shocks
Looked for a guide all over couldnt find one....Seems appropriate since someone just asked about the rear shocks. One question I have though, do i need to take off the springs.
AND ALSO, i was told that if im replacing the shocks do I need to replace the springs also, I was told they usually outlast the car.
AND ALSO, i was told that if im replacing the shocks do I need to replace the springs also, I was told they usually outlast the car.
04-17-2009, 02:30 PM
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You can change shocks without removing the springs.
While normally a cars springs will last the life of the car, you have to remember that your car is 41 years old, or probably about 36 years beyond what was originally expected to be the "life of the car". New springs are pretty cheap .....
While normally a cars springs will last the life of the car, you have to remember that your car is 41 years old, or probably about 36 years beyond what was originally expected to be the "life of the car". New springs are pretty cheap .....
04-17-2009, 03:39 PM
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Actually, you want to jack it up just enough to unload the suspension and be able to get a wrench under the spring perch, but not far enough to get the tire off the ground. Shocks don't have much compression, so it's not going to 'shoot' out the top.
04-17-2009, 03:44 PM
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ok, Maybe I'll do it tomorrow, I have to leave for work in an hour. My shocks are fully compressed, even when the tire is off the ground, originals. Should i keep them when I swap or just toss 'em out.