AndyG Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hi all Got some replacement rear shocks being delivered tomorrow for my N/A manual. Have had a look under the arch, and in the boot above them... quick question - how easy are the shocks to replace? Is this something I can do with the correct tools and a 'proper' jack? Or is it garage time? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 You'll need spring compressors once the strut's out ....... but other than that it's straightforward ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG Posted July 22, 2004 Author Share Posted July 22, 2004 Okido, I'll pick some spring whatsists up tomorrow. Any ideas the best place to get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 It's very easy to get the strut off the car but it's not quite so easy to change the springs. Make sure you know exactly what you're doing first. You wouldn't be the first guy to kill himself trying to change a suspension spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG Posted July 22, 2004 Author Share Posted July 22, 2004 ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 it really is easy. i changed mine last week and the rears took 20 minutes a side,which included removing the wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by leett it really is easy. i changed mine last week and the rears took 20 minutes a side,which included removing the wheels Fantastic, you can do mine Lee! I'll even pay you for the full hour! I've done loads of them when I worked at K***F** as a youngster but I'd rather not do one without all the proper gear (Good spring compressors and a windy gun being the minimum requirement for me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by Jake Fantastic, you can do mine Lee! I'll even pay you for the full hour! I've done loads of them when I worked at K***F** as a youngster but I'd rather not do one without all the proper gear (Good spring compressors and a windy gun being the minimum requirement for me) ive got good spring compressors and a windy gun but didnt use the gun, wasnt necessary.the rears were so simple it was unbelievable. k***F**? LMFAO:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 K***F**, yeah yeah, got to start somewhere mate. Sometimes you can't get the centre nut on top of the strut undone without a windy-gun because the shaft will just spin around inside the body of the shocker. Maybe that's not a problem on Supras, I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by Jake K***F**, yeah yeah, got to start somewhere mate. Sometimes you can't get the centre nut on top of the strut undone without a windy-gun because the shaft will just spin around inside the body of the shocker. Maybe that's not a problem on Supras, I don't know. i have had that problem on other cars but didnt this time and agreed that can be a right pain in the ass. the shaft has flats on it though so you can stop it turning when you undo the locknut. k***f** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by leett the shaft has flats on it though so you can stop it turning when you undo the locknut. k***f** On some cars yeah but not all, I forget which though. and STFU about K***F** will you? It might put Chris Wilson out of business if word gets out that there's another highly qualified errr automotive engineer on the BBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by Jake On some cars yeah but not all, I forget which though. and STFU about K***F** will you? It might put Chris Wilson out of business if word gets out that there's another highly qualified errr automotive engineer on the BBS. some also have an allen key fitment to stop the shaft turning. anyway o'technically minded one see you saturday:thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Looking forward to it mate. I'll bring a coolbox this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now