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Front shocks replacement in 65 fastback

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notny41

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I'm wondering if it is as easy as it looks to put a new set of shocks on my 65. It looks like you would just unbolt the shocks from the top of the tower. Is the lower mount more difficult ... do I need to take off control arms or springs? Or does it just unbold from the bottom as easily as it looks like it would from the top?

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golf4283

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you will need to compress the spring to install the new shock. at least that is what i had to do. I just jacked up the spindle(im sure that wasnt safe but it was easy) then you just have to be really really careful. I'm sure there is an easier way but this worked for me.
 

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Taking it off was pretty easy though?
 
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