Should I Change Rear Shocks?
06-13-22, 11:14 AM
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Should I Change Rear Shocks?
My car has 236K miles still runs good although I feel Im driving it on borrowed time-but will drive it till it dies-car prices are high right now I dont want a car payment.
Front struts were changed to KYB in 2018, the rear shocks are probably still original. The rear is not bouncing around but Im sure the shocks are worn.
How much effort is it to change the rear shocks? I dont want to do an alignment again.
Front struts were changed to KYB in 2018, the rear shocks are probably still original. The rear is not bouncing around but Im sure the shocks are worn.
How much effort is it to change the rear shocks? I dont want to do an alignment again.
06-14-22, 08:29 AM
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Of course it is recommended to get an alignment after messing with any suspension components; but it is not 100% necessary.
Besides the "easy" parts (removing the bolts and removing the shock assembly), you will need to remove the spring from the shock (a shock compressor will be needed). So it's not a simple bolt-in affair. But I've done it so much, and have the tools, that it's no bog deal to me any more. LOL!
Besides the "easy" parts (removing the bolts and removing the shock assembly), you will need to remove the spring from the shock (a shock compressor will be needed). So it's not a simple bolt-in affair. But I've done it so much, and have the tools, that it's no bog deal to me any more. LOL!
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Ken167 (06-14-22)
06-14-22, 05:26 PM
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My car has 236K miles still runs good although I feel Im driving it on borrowed time-but will drive it till it dies-car prices are high right now I dont want a car payment.
Front struts were changed to KYB in 2018, the rear shocks are probably still original. The rear is not bouncing around but Im sure the shocks are worn.
How much effort is it to change the rear shocks? I dont want to do an alignment again.
Front struts were changed to KYB in 2018, the rear shocks are probably still original. The rear is not bouncing around but Im sure the shocks are worn.
How much effort is it to change the rear shocks? I dont want to do an alignment again.
Of course it is recommended to get an alignment after messing with any suspension components; but it is not 100% necessary.
Besides the "easy" parts (removing the bolts and removing the shock assembly), you will need to remove the spring from the shock (a shock compressor will be needed). So it's not a simple bolt-in affair. But I've done it so much, and have the tools, that it's no bog deal to me any more. LOL!
Besides the "easy" parts (removing the bolts and removing the shock assembly), you will need to remove the spring from the shock (a shock compressor will be needed). So it's not a simple bolt-in affair. But I've done it so much, and have the tools, that it's no bog deal to me any more. LOL!
Ken, just remember to tighten that lower shock pinch bolt with the vehicle on the ground or your new shock will have the rubber core torn out of it.
Also, unbolting the sway bar from the chassis will make R&R a lot easier. Not much else coming apart so the alignment should be okay.
GL
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