Quick strut rod question
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Quick strut rod question
Is it necessary to remove the rear spring, to R&R strut Rods ? Trailing Arms were done before purchase, so I trying do do this the "easy" way, if possible.
Thanks, and have a Great Day,
Bill
Thanks, and have a Great Day,
Bill
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No,
The strut rods can be removed without removing the spring. The lower shock attachment must be removed.
The strut rods can be removed, easily. I jack up the car and remove the tires, it just makes it easier to remove the shock mount.
You will need an extra nut to drive the lower shock mount out. Thread it on to protect the threads. You hit on the nut to remove the shock mount.
If you still have the camber adjusters on the struts inside mounting bolts - mark them to put the setting back as it was.
The strut rods can be removed without removing the spring. The lower shock attachment must be removed.
The strut rods can be removed, easily. I jack up the car and remove the tires, it just makes it easier to remove the shock mount.
You will need an extra nut to drive the lower shock mount out. Thread it on to protect the threads. You hit on the nut to remove the shock mount.
If you still have the camber adjusters on the struts inside mounting bolts - mark them to put the setting back as it was.
Last edited by BLUE1972; Jan 19, 2020 at 08:30 PM.
