How do you remove shocks? (Rears)
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How do you remove shocks? (Rears)
Just bought new shocks and I can't get the upper part of the shock loose! I have a strap wrench (cheap craftsman one) but no luck... are there any tricks?
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I just did mine last weekend. A couple weeks prior, I sprayed the top nuts liberally with PB Blaster. Before putting a wrench on the nuts, I turned the shocks by hand to break up any dirt and crud. Then, I put my wrench on the nut and turned the shock's dust cover by hand (driver side) or by large slipjoint wrench (passenger side).
My forearms were sore for a few days afterwards though.
Getting the new shocks on and tight is harder IMO. Next time I do this, I'm paying the local Midas $89 to replace the rears (labor only). The fronts are MUCH easier other than replacing the springs. Midas will swap the springs onto the new shocks for $40. I'll pay the $129 to save the hassle of doing the rears and messing with the front springs.
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My forearms were sore for a few days afterwards though.
Getting the new shocks on and tight is harder IMO. Next time I do this, I'm paying the local Midas $89 to replace the rears (labor only). The fronts are MUCH easier other than replacing the springs. Midas will swap the springs onto the new shocks for $40. I'll pay the $129 to save the hassle of doing the rears and messing with the front springs.
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You pretty much have to destroy the upper shock casing to get the stock ones off
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I'm just glad I have a body lift on my 02 4Runner, otherwise I don't know how I would have been able to access the top nut for the rear shocks easily. It's a tough little bugger.
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Originally Posted by Dianna
Just bought new shocks and I can't get the upper part of the shock loose! I have a strap wrench (cheap craftsman one) but no luck... are there any tricks?
With that "strap wrench" secured around the upper most part of the upper shock housing & it's handle positioned against a convenient frame/chassis rail to prevent turning in the direction required to remove the upper nuts (there are two{2} by the way, that must be removed one at a time), I'd use the ratcheting 14mm to remove the upper mounting nuts (one at a time) & be done with it.
Hope this helps, good luck & post if you need help.
p.s. nice 'Runner, lucky you...& you've got an early model 'Crusier, too, now I'm envious.
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Originally Posted by 89macrunner
did u try using a cheater bar?
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