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Old 12-02-2006, 11:49 PM
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How hard is it to change struts on a sn-95? and will i need any special tools to do it, or does anyone kmow a site that gives step by step instructions?
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Old 12-02-2006, 11:53 PM
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you can use a jack do hold the the a arm/ axle inplace so the spring doesn't FLY out, then just unbolt the strut and wiggle it out... just be VERY carefull the springs can cause a LOT of damage if they come soaring outa there
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Old 12-03-2006, 12:05 AM
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most likley your gonna need a big hammer or an air chisel to get the strut and spindle separated
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Old 12-03-2006, 12:08 AM
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a spring compressor would be nice to have just one more added measure of safety
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Old 12-03-2006, 12:55 AM
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im almost postive i have a step by step link at home. wont be home untill later tomorrow night... bump the thread and remind me then(or a pm), ill be happy to post it.
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Old 12-03-2006, 12:56 AM
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damn dime is there anything that you don't have a step by step for?
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Old 12-03-2006, 12:59 AM
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lol, i have alot of stuff bookmarked at home... a section called"threads", that has alot of threads w. good info or common questions, and one thats titled "mustang ****" it has all the links ive seen posted here that i thought would be usefull, and anything ive come across that i felt i or someone would be able to use...
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Old 12-03-2006, 01:00 AM
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thanks for the advise guys, i wont be on later dimebag so i hope that you remember
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Old 12-03-2006, 01:01 AM
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just pm me sometime tomorrow, or bump the thread tomorrow... ill be home tomorrow night, im at a friends tonight... ill try to remember tho... but if you can , somehow remind me...
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i'll remind him for u.... hey dime you got a link on how to fab. an intercooler lol
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