U-Joint n' Shocks
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U-Joint n' Shocks
I have an 87 Vert. It needs new u-joins and rear shocks. I've heard this is a pain in the butt. Does anyone have any tips/tricks about doing this. I can do this on my focus and truck all day long haha, but I've heard the suspension n' stuff of the vette makes this quite the task...
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From: BEMIDJI MN
Originally Posted by yellowdroptopC4
I have an 87 Vert. It needs new u-joins and rear shocks. I've heard this is a pain in the butt. Does anyone have any tips/tricks about doing this. I can do this on my focus and truck all day long haha, but I've heard the suspension n' stuff of the vette makes this quite the task...
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From: Richmond Virginia
I replaced 4 U-joints and shocks on my 94 without too much trouble... Make sure you have jackstands, a floor jack, lots of that penetrating oil spray (hose those U joint bolts down the day before) and a big bench vice and some large sockets to press out the old joints (trust me, the big vice is key here).
I did this over two weekends not having a clue what I was getting into, I'd bet if you know what your doing, it could be done in a few hours, so, expect a weekend or two
I did this over two weekends not having a clue what I was getting into, I'd bet if you know what your doing, it could be done in a few hours, so, expect a weekend or two
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