> And my last question, how can I get the front shoks out of the springs, I
> need to replace the left one because it is shot. Do I need to compress
> the spring for this job, take the lower A-arm out? Dietmar
Dietmar
You don't need a spring compressor - just unbolt the shock from top and below
and it will drop right out. The weight of the car will keep geometry normal.
You only need a spring compressor when removing spring pressure for more
difficult in-depth repairs.
When I replaced my shocks I jacked up center front cross member of car then
put blocks under front tires then lowered the car. The weight of the car
keeps suspension in normal geometry and shocks are easily unbolted and
dropped out and replaced from below. Make sure car cannot move about.
Carl Sereda
'63 TR4 since '74
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