How to replace Shockers

[Paiste402]

i really need step by step instructions to take out the front shockers. the bolt on mine has come loose at the bottom but i need to take apart the syspension to get to it. Anyone have any good instructions to help me out?

This is quite urgent, the shocks can just fall out.

[Emackulation]

Check this thread out, It was found in the "How To" section.

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...ngs-shock.html

Thanks to VP Luke for making this guide.

[Paiste402]

oh wow! thats really really good!

hahah i actually just got an appointment to get my whole shockers replaced and balanced for like $250 by a professional workshop. But thanks heaps for the info, hopefully it helps someone else!

*page was favoutited for future reference *

[Just_a_stocker]

Thread should be changed, removal of ball joint from strut can be a bastard, they dont just slip out.

Removal of ball joint by bashin it can damage it or the arm if your smashin away the wrong way.

I always put new ball joint is when replacing shocks.

Putting them in is no picnic either, they don't just tap in and you have to know the limits.

My last set I belted out of the strut then took the whole control arm down to the shock place and the pressed the ol ones out and put new ones in.

I have also done it without a press and they don't go in easy, you have to have the right setup, or some knowledge on what to do.

cheers

[Paiste402]

stocker is right, thats y im leavin it to a pro. if he makes a mistake he fixes it free of charge. if i make a mistake, stiff cheese i cant drive it.