How to remove stock shocks on 92 sc400
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How to remove stock shocks on 92 sc400
How to remove stock shocks off the car? The springs were so hard... I used something like this but i still couldnt get it out
Also in the DIY thread on how to install coilovers.... the "have some1 step on rotor and pull the fender up" trick doesnt work for me!!! The shocks just keeps pressing down making it impossible to take it out... how did you guys do it?
Also in the DIY thread on how to install coilovers.... the "have some1 step on rotor and pull the fender up" trick doesnt work for me!!! The shocks just keeps pressing down making it impossible to take it out... how did you guys do it?
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If you don't remove the sway links, then the least you can/should do is lift both sides so the suspension is in full droop on both sides simultaneously and you're not fighting the sway bar torsion.
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You shouldn't have to remove the swaybar end links, as others have menioned, they tend to get rusty and will strip out trying to remove them, then you have to cut them off(PITA). The less you mess with the end links, the better.
The key is to remove the upper control arm bolt. The. You can swing the UCA out of the way(still connected to the ball joint) and the shock and spring will come right out.
The key is to remove the upper control arm bolt. The. You can swing the UCA out of the way(still connected to the ball joint) and the shock and spring will come right out.
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You shouldn't have to remove the swaybar end links, as others have menioned, they tend to get rusty and will strip out trying to remove them, then you have to cut them off(PITA). The less you mess with the end links, the better.
The key is to remove the upper control arm bolt. The. You can swing the UCA out of the way(still connected to the ball joint) and the shock and spring will come right out.
The key is to remove the upper control arm bolt. The. You can swing the UCA out of the way(still connected to the ball joint) and the shock and spring will come right out.
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Just did not even a week ago. I've got some pics I can post up tomorrow if you still haven't got it. This man speaks the truth. Once you've got the car off the ground remove the uca bolt and swing it off to the side then that's when you use your over weight friend to give it a downward shove. And done lol enjoy beers and smokes while you figure out how low ya wanna go
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first off, that picture you just showed: you set the spring compressor too close, set them further apart...
also, I've found it easier to remove the strut mount plate on the LCA after you disconnect the stabilizer bar links, so that you can move the struts over and down...
also, I've found it easier to remove the strut mount plate on the LCA after you disconnect the stabilizer bar links, so that you can move the struts over and down...
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How to remove stock shocks off the car? The springs were so hard... I used something like this but i still couldnt get it out
Also in the DIY thread on how to install coilovers.... the "have some1 step on rotor and pull the fender up" trick doesnt work for me!!! The shocks just keeps pressing down making it impossible to take it out... how did you guys do it?
Also in the DIY thread on how to install coilovers.... the "have some1 step on rotor and pull the fender up" trick doesnt work for me!!! The shocks just keeps pressing down making it impossible to take it out... how did you guys do it?
I'm pretty sure you don't need a spring compressor. Just simply put the shock tower and your rachet over the nut in front of a tire and just keep turning it until it pops out. The stock spring is not that compressed to begin with.
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You shouldn't have to remove the swaybar end links, as others have menioned, they tend to get rusty and will strip out trying to remove them, then you have to cut them off(PITA). The less you mess with the end links, the better.
The key is to remove the upper control arm bolt. The. You can swing the UCA out of the way(still connected to the ball joint) and the shock and spring will come right out.
The key is to remove the upper control arm bolt. The. You can swing the UCA out of the way(still connected to the ball joint) and the shock and spring will come right out.
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I just did the rears on my 93 SC400. I removed one end of the sway bar link and that gave me enough room to push down on the hub to get them free. These links are indeed a PITA. I was lucky with the rear links. I had to replace the ones in the front. If you are pressed for time I'd make sure your parts store has them in stock, or better yet buy a pair. And also have the wherewithal to cut them off (i.e. cutoff tool).
Also someone above said you may not need a spring compressor...my springs required quite a bit of compressing. Not sure how you'd be able to do the job without compressing them...
Also someone above said you may not need a spring compressor...my springs required quite a bit of compressing. Not sure how you'd be able to do the job without compressing them...
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I just did the rears on my 93 SC400. I removed one end of the sway bar link and that gave me enough room to push down on the hub to get them free. These links are indeed a PITA. I was lucky with the rear links. I had to replace the ones in the front. If you are pressed for time I'd make sure your parts store has them in stock, or better yet buy a pair. And also have the wherewithal to cut them off (i.e. cutoff tool).
Also someone above said you may not need a spring compressor...my springs required quite a bit of compressing. Not sure how you'd be able to do the job without compressing them...
Also someone above said you may not need a spring compressor...my springs required quite a bit of compressing. Not sure how you'd be able to do the job without compressing them...
I've done a few SC's without a compressor..not sure why everyone finds this so difficult. The rear ones are more difficult, and generally require a fat kid to stand on the hub, but thats it.
Oh and nice bump on the 3 year old thread