restomod66

Hi guys,
I just got my front and rear gas adjust KYB's in today and am ready to replace the exising ones. Any helpful hints out there?? Come on I know a few of you have a few pointers?? I got a good deal on the $33 bucks each!!

Scott H.

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Soaring

You made a good choice with theKYB's. You may have to have a second set of hands to get the old shocks off, but if not then use a pipe wrench to hold the shock against the inner wheel well in order to get the old shock off.

eZ

and you the same extra set of hands to put the new ones on

restomod66

Guys,
Thanks for the input thus far. Anyone else have any pointers????

sixtysix

Where did you get the shocks? I am getting ready to replace mine too.....did you do it yet? What size wheel/rim are you running on your 66? thanks Scott

restomod66

cj pony parts on a special deal daythat they promote, either maniac Monday or fantastic friday??? I have not replaced them yet. I'll get back to you on the tire sizes.

restomod66

Is it necessary to use a spring compressor for front shock replacement??

Soaring

No, not at all. Just pull the shock out to where you can get a nut on the bolts. The shocks are held together with a white plastic strap. Once you cut that strap, they will expand and you can put them on pretty easily.

eZ

i had to jack up the wheels in the front a bit to give me an angle on those nuts from the bottom of the shock