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Started by Sinister, March 12, 2009, 12:15:59 PM

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Sinister

March 12, 2009, 12:15:59 PM
Anyone replace shocks?  Is it as easy as it seems?  I can save some cash if I do it myself (I'm fairly tool-savvy).
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OverCaffeinated

#1
March 12, 2009, 12:21:25 PM
It could be as easy as changin your oil, or it could be the hardest thing you've ever done.

What car are you modding, and with what parts?

Sinister

#2
March 12, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
2001 Chevy Silverado.  I'm just replacing what was spec'd with new...nothing special.
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cyrus buelton

#3
March 12, 2009, 01:08:30 PM
You might need some air tools to get the existing bolts off.
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OverCaffeinated

#4
March 12, 2009, 01:16:17 PM
The rear will be the easiest, start there to warm yourself up and get an idea of what has to be done. It's just a matter of supporting the truck. The front might be just as easy depending on what type of setup it is. Is the shock separate from the spring?

cyrus buelton

#5
March 12, 2009, 01:26:02 PM
Seriously, having shocks replaced at Midas is dirt cheap


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DanTheMan

#6
March 12, 2009, 01:52:55 PM
Easy, especially the rear should be easy to access.

Struts, otoh, can be a little more involved, and you should get the alignment redone if replaced.
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Sinister

#7
March 12, 2009, 02:20:41 PM
Quote from: OverCaffeinated on March 12, 2009, 01:16:17 PM
The rear will be the easiest, start there to warm yourself up and get an idea of what has to be done. It's just a matter of supporting the truck. The front might be just as easy depending on what type of setup it is. Is the shock separate from the spring?

Shock is a separate component, yes. 

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DanTheMan

#8
March 12, 2009, 02:22:39 PM
Quote from: Sinister on March 12, 2009, 02:20:41 PM
Shock is a separate component, yes. 

Yes, you shouldnt need to support the truck. Or even take the wheels off it you can get to it.
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Howie

#9
March 12, 2009, 02:23:13 PM
Super easy unless the fasteners are rusty, impacts help.  Problem is the easier the job, the less money saved.

junior varsity

#10
March 12, 2009, 02:25:24 PM
I just had the shocks replaced on my 01 tahoe. I had waited far too long to do this on the vehicle too, it made a world of difference in driving, surprisingly. I had never bothered with worrying about it before.

Sinister

#11
March 12, 2009, 02:28:43 PM
Quote from: howie on March 12, 2009, 02:23:13 PM
Super easy unless the fasteners are rusty, impacts help.  Problem is the easier the job, the less money saved.

I can save at least $100, and get a better shock.  That's worth it to me, even if I have to buy a tool or two.

The Chilton manual says taking the wheel off makes access easier; I can see that.
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herm

#12
March 12, 2009, 02:30:49 PM
many places will install for you as part of the purchase (especially for a higher end shock)

just my .02...
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Sinister

#13
March 12, 2009, 02:34:28 PM
Quote from: herm on March 12, 2009, 02:30:49 PM
many places will install for you as part of the purchase (especially for a higher end shock)

just my .02...

I know what my mech. will charge me, that's what I am comparing against.  Good point, though.
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cyrus buelton

#14
March 12, 2009, 02:43:31 PM
Quote from: Sinister on March 12, 2009, 02:20:41 PM
Cyrus - Going to Midas is like getting your haircut at Supercuts...no thanks.


I used to go to MasterCuts........

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