Re: Shocks on a 44

[David Head <dave.head@worldnet.att.net>]

Big pipe wrench will hold the top washer while you break torque on the top bolt.
Same pipe wrench will fit the cap through the springs if the car is jacked up
partway. 16" pipe wrench is the only special tool you need... Takes about 10-15
minutes per side.

Robert Turlington wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who's responded so far.
>
> Now I'm stuck.  I've looked everywhere for the special tools to replace the
> front shocks on my 89 100, to no avail.  No body has them.  There's no
> dealer on the island, so I can't get them from there, and the local foreign
> auto shop wants to charge me $80 per shock for what should be a 15 min job!!!
>
> So, how do I go about replacing them with out the special tools?  I've
> heard some people say that I can use channel locks.  I have no idea what
> those are....  HELLLPPP  :)
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Turlington
>
> ****************
> 89 100s (floaty)
> 88 80
> 86 4000 (Parting Out)