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Re: E BODY REAR SHOCK REMOVAL ?
[Re: plumcrzyTA]
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05/22/21 10:17 AM
05/22/21 10:17 AM
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I use an air ratchet and a wrench, car up on jackstands and rear end hanging down by the leaf springs. Some shocks may be shorter than needed and will prevent the rear end from sagging all the way down. Using a floor jack to relieve that tension helps for removal and install. I also use synthetic disc brake grease on the bushings when reinstalling the shocks.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: E BODY REAR SHOCK REMOVAL ?
[Re: floyd]
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05/22/21 11:38 AM
05/22/21 11:38 AM
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Warren, MI
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Be careful with snapping the shock mount studs. Penetrating oil and multiple heat cycles are helpful. Learned the hard way.... Recently was doing the brakes on sons car. I could NOT get the rear disks off. Went to auto parts store and bought PB Blaster. That shi# is like magic!!!
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Re: E BODY REAR SHOCK REMOVAL ?
[Re: 71TA]
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05/22/21 08:53 PM
05/22/21 08:53 PM
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Omaha Ne
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Be careful with snapping the shock mount studs. Penetrating oil and multiple heat cycles are helpful. Learned the hard way.... Recently was doing the brakes on sons car. I could NOT get the rear disks off. Went to auto parts store and bought PB Blaster. That shi# is like magic!!! I was introduced to a product called FREE ALL about 7 years back. haven't used anything since and the best part is it doesn't stink AMAZON LINKY CHECK OUT THE REVIEWS
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Re: E BODY REAR SHOCK REMOVAL ?
[Re: moparx]
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05/24/21 08:53 PM
05/24/21 08:53 PM
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Annapolis, MD, USA
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Be careful with snapping the shock mount studs. Penetrating oil and multiple heat cycles are helpful. Learned the hard way.... Recently was doing the brakes on sons car. I could NOT get the rear disks off. Went to auto parts store and bought PB Blaster. That shi# is like magic!!!  ^^^^^^^^^^^ both of the above !   Double ditto the above. General rule of thumb on these car. Spray every threaded fastener with PBBlaster the day BEFORE you plan to work on it.
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