Dumb ?, HOw do i take the shock out?

[BlkDragon]

Alright so I finally got around to installing my bilstein shocks. So, 've got a Jack stand under the frame and a jack applying pressure to the rear axle. I took the rear bolt off on the quad shock and now it's hanging. I also took the bottom bolt off the shock. Now, how do I pull the shock out? Do I just pull or is it screwed in somewhere?

 

[millatime]

I'm pretty sure theres another bolt on top of it that you have to remove...but I could be wrong

 

[BlkDragon]

I'm pretty sure theres another bolt on top of it that you have to remove...but I could be wrong

That would make sense but I"m not sure how I'll reach it.

 

[03Sleeper]

I'm pretty sure theres another bolt on top of it that you have to remove...but I could be wrong

Ya he's wrong just PULL!!

 

[03Sleeper]

It also Helps if you remove the Rear Quad shocks it helps lower the rear end another 1 or so...

 

[millatime]

how is the top held in place? I thought you had to remove some plastic paneling in the trunk and unscrew the top

 

[wms004]

is there a specific torque spec for the bolts on the shocks? also would it be good to use the blue thread lock?

 

[03Sleeper]

how is the top held in place? I thought you had to remove some plastic paneling in the trunk and unscrew the top

NO WAY!!
What year is your ride?
I just did mine 2 weeks ago and the REAR was a 15min in and out for both sides!!

 

[03Sleeper]

is there a specific torque spec for the bolts on the shocks? also would it be good to use the blue thread lock?

Nope THe factorys are loaded with it so theres no need to re do it..
Just make sure they are TIGHT!

 

[BlkDragon]

Alright then, I'll just pull.

 

[millatime]

NO WAY!!
What year is your ride?
I just did mine 2 weeks ago and the REAR was a 15min in and out for both sides!!

I never looked to see if they were held in place...I guess I was wrong

EDIT: I guess you're just being stupid

 

[BlkDragon]

Pulling doesn't seem to work. Would kicking the Shock to the side to break it loose be alright?

 

[03Sleeper]

Pulling doesn't seem to work. Would kicking the Shock to the side to break it loose be alright?

Ya Kick it or I put Oil on the bottom and then used the claw of my hammer to pull it out.....

 

[BigWind330]

Absolutely not! There are connected in the trunk. You have to remove the plastic panelling to reach where they connect and remove the nuts!

 

[CottonBurnerz]

This thread has become quite entertaining

If you don't need that shock anymore then kick away!!

P.S. Can't wait to do my suspension now

 

[03Sleeper]

Also Did you remove the quad shock from the rear?
You know what I did and maybe this will help was I put a s.s. Hose clamp "A 24" long one around the last 3 rings and then compressed the spring with the jack to as much as I could then Tighten up the clamp and the that will hold the spring compressed for ya to pull it out..
PLEASE be carful adn wear Safty glasses..
But it should be fine...

 

[03Sleeper]

Absolutely not! There are connected in the trunk. You have to remove the plastic panelling to reach where they connect and remove the nuts!

I have no idea what Car he's got BUT my 2003 Gt came out with out doing ANY OF THAT...
If you have any Q's then I can help you step by step So IM me threw AOL or PM me..

 

[BigWind330]

Your calling on me? I have the damn shocks. Maybe the new ones are different by my 2001 was definetly bolted on. I did it myself, i would know.

 

[BlkDragon]

This was quite a funny thread. Thank god I didn't go medieval on the shock b/c....ding ding.. there's a nut to unscrew in the trunk. Thanks for the help (seriously)..Live and learn that's what I say.

 

[BigWind330]

I Win! j/k, i guess maybe they changed for 03, but im just glad you've got it now.