shock absorber replacement

["Livolsi, Stephane" <livols1@investorsgroup.com>]

Andrew Pawlisz - you the man!! I just replaced the front shocks on my 86
5KTQ using the method you posted.  All other references I found
indicated having to remove the whole strut and I am very thankful to you
for saving me that trouble.  It is true that the caps holding the shocks
in the strut were a major PITA to remove, but they eventually came (with
the assistance of an 8 foot iron pipe on the wrench).  All the rest of
it went sooooo smoothly, I didn't even have trouble with the top nut on
the shock.  One thing I did do that I don't think you mentioned, was
that I scribed the location of the top shock mount before removing it.
That way I could put it back in exactly the same position to maintain my
camber setting.  What a difference in ride.  I won't even describe the
old shocks out of embarrassment at letting them get that bad.

Side note to Huw Powell - I just visited your website and think its
great.  I for one sure appreciate you sharing your knowledge and
experiences.  You might consider adding this shock absorber replacement
method to your site.  Just a suggestion.

Regards

 
Stephane Livolsi
180 Yorston St
Williams Lake, BC, V2G 3Z1
ph 250-392-2637
fax 250-392-2693

'86 5KTQ stock (if you don't know what it means, you aren't in the club)