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Posted by MI-Roger [Email] (#882) [Profile/Gallery] (more from MI-Roger) on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:25:37 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Re: Rear shocks - DIY?, LesH, Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:48:21
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I tried to do this job once myself, I have since paid to have shocks installed. My problems were two-fold:

1) I don't have an impact wrench and neglected to thoroughly clean all rust and corrosion off the bayonet stem prior to loosening the top nut. The nut jammed after being 1/3r removed, the hex portion of the shock stem broke, and I was suddenly in a real pickle. I eventually got the nut fully tightened again and took the car to an Indy.

2) I also had an awful time getting the rear shock bolt re-started in its hole. I "think" my problem was caused by working on a single jack and the torsion from the rear sway bar prevented the swing arm from fully lowering to allow easy insertion of the bolt. I had to place a second jack under the lower shock eye to compress it enough that the bolt would properly align. Use of jack stands with both wheels elevated should eliminate this problem.

3) I recently had this same Indy install a full Aero suspension kit on my car. I told them I was considering installing it myself and was collecting prices to compare against my cost of proper tools and time to D-I-Y this job. He told me that they no longer clean the rear shock stem prior to removing the nut - it takes too much time to clean it right. Instead, they now use a hack saw and cut the stem off just above the nut. He said the only part of the stem that rusts is the exposed part, the part beneath the nut is still clean so the nut backs off easily. I didn't ask if they use an air wrench, but since he knew I didn't own one, I assume the nut can be removed with standard tools. His exact words were "If you decide to do this yourself, just cut off the rear shock stems. We no longer clean them......."

I am surprised that no one will install your parts. I have even had a local Dealer install aftermarket parts I delivered to them. I don't try to make them give me their "advertised special" price since I know that special is based on parts profit too. As long as they can price their labor to include all ordinary profit, and you understand they are providing no warranty on the parts, they should be interested in the work. Especially since SAABs can be uncommon in certain areas and they may have difficulty obtaining parts, or knowing what parts to order.

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