I would not consider doing shocks without the special socket that fits on the top of the shaft both front and rear shocks. The real killer is installation of the driver's side front, but the socket is also useful on the rears. Lisle makes one for about $8, might have packaging identifying it as a tool for GM X-body cars. Parts chains carry it but are often out of stock. Snap-on or Mac tools have them, too. Be careful using the socket to remove the rear, because the shock stud can break off and jam the socket. BTDT.

Removal of the front shocks doesn't need a special tool because you can easily snap the shaft so you don't have to wrench the top nuts. Just remove the lower shock mount nuts and pull back and forth on the shock body until the shaft snaps. Then lift out the scrap from the top.

I would spray all the nuts and bolts a couple of days in advance with PBlaster. Even so, the lower rear bolt might need an 18" breaker bar to persuade the bolt/nut.

For the shocks, you do not need a special tool. The tapered shaft of the ball joint will pop out of the steering spindle if you give the eye of the spindle where the joint is bolted 5/6 hard whacks with a hammer.

Wear old clothes, the job is very dirty.

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• 4 bilsteins on the way....what tools should i get?, JG, Mon, 19 May 2003 11:55:34
  • B & G Springs, Rob Smith, Tue, 20 May 2003 14:30:32
  • Which Bilsteins? PN? and if you don't mind me, SDP, Tue, 20 May 2003 03:17:29
    • Re: Which Bilsteins? PN? and if you don't mind me, JG, Tue, 20 May 2003 08:57:22
  • thanks for the info! i'll let you know how it goes..., JG, Tue, 20 May 2003 00:34:05
  • ...what tools should i get? /Whoa!!!, Frak , Mon, 19 May 2003 13:05:40
    • Re: ..Whoa!!! whoa, JohnK, Mon, 19 May 2003 14:21:42
  • Re: 4 bilsteins on the way....what tools should i get?, Q-man, Mon, 19 May 2003 12:47:48
  • Re: 4 bilsteins on the way....what tools should i get?, JohnK, Mon, 19 May 2003 12:21:41 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Was I the only one who easily removed front shocks?, Vlad, Mon, 19 May 2003 14:42:56
      • not all have dual nuts, special socket is for install, JohnK, Tue, 20 May 2003 07:51:09
      • I used a cutoff wheel on the front shocks...now I'll, JohnB, Tue, 20 May 2003 07:04:58
      • 2nd that, I never had problems changing. NM, S-works, Mon, 19 May 2003 17:48:01
        • all depends on mileage and degree of rust, Martin, Mon, 19 May 2003 18:02:03
          • Oh, rears are tough. I had to file mine to fit (-), Vlad, Mon, 19 May 2003 20:28:46

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