put my front shocks on tonight!!

e3sean · May 22nd, 2008, 01:44 AM

now i feel safe to drive my car it feels a million times better... i pulled the other ones off and as soon as i unbolted the top it sunk right down both were completely blown. i took it out and ripped it up on the street for a few minutes and came home.. pics to come.

95wip · May 22nd, 2008, 03:39 AM

its a world of differance aint it? what kind did you put on?

JohnC · May 22nd, 2008, 03:44 AM

How did you get the top nut off? I've tried 3 or 4 times and ended up darn near stripping that grove out.

BTW, I have no air tools, so if it can't be done with regular hand tools I'm screwed.

flattusmaximus78 · May 22nd, 2008, 09:21 AM

I have the cash for brand new suspension, but I'm going with a new motor and fi first.
8( my shocks aren't terrible but my frotn end slams down hard on any pothole. Lucky you. I was ganna get the kyb shocks and struts with steeda lowering springs. Any ideas on a place to just buy struts?

e3sean · May 22nd, 2008, 09:38 AM

i got lakewood 90/10's from ebay they were 105 each

e3sean · May 22nd, 2008, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by JohnC

How did you get the top nut off? I've tried 3 or 4 times and ended up darn near stripping that grove out.

BTW, I have no air tools, so if it can't be done with regular hand tools I'm screwed.

u take thewheel off first then the calaper. then using a big ass breaker bar and a cresent wrench "i had to use a 2 ft pipe at the end of the breaker bar" to break those 2 huge nuts loose. then once those are off the 3 bolts that hold the top plate on the strut tower are removed then the shock will fall as one whole peice. then using a 10mm wrench on the tip with a wrench for that top nut u can get that nut off then switch all the bushings put the nut back on and then the shock will go right back up just put the 3 bolts thredded on. u can use a jack to align the arm and the new shock to put the bolts in, tighten and your set.

"try and get the tower plate in the same place you took it off from use a sharpie to mark it or something"

nolife · May 22nd, 2008, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by JohnC

How did you get the top nut off? I've tried 3 or 4 times and ended up darn near stripping that grove out.

BTW, I have no air tools, so if it can't be done with regular hand tools I'm screwed.

From underneath, I moved the plastic protective boot out of the way and attached a pipe wrench to the shaft of the strut to hold it from spinning, then a socket and a breaker bar to the nut on the top. The pipe wrench on the shaft will tear up the shaft and ruin the strut it but you are replacing it anyway.

Maybe not the easiest way but it worked.

dr.gonzo! · May 22nd, 2008, 12:02 PM

I have my front springs from h&r and tockico on my vert and the catconverts are about 3 inches off the ground. I should have stuck with the H-pipe that came with the car(not stock)

e3sean · May 23rd, 2008, 12:40 AM

here are some updated pics

JohnC · May 23rd, 2008, 02:20 AM

Thanks for the tips, guys! I'll try that out!

95wip · May 23rd, 2008, 02:31 AM

ha you are better off finding a buddy with an impact wrench took me about 2.5 minutes per side to put my new struts in! seriously air tools = good investment

Goblin · May 23rd, 2008, 02:40 AM

Those heads look good bro! Cant wait to see everything together!

93hatch · May 23rd, 2008, 03:15 AM

im pretty sure im still gona beat you

e3sean · May 23rd, 2008, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by 95wip

ha you are better off finding a buddy with an impact wrench took me about 2.5 minutes per side to put my new struts in! seriously air tools = good investment

i already did the fronts.. i have air tools i have just about every tool i need to build this car from the ground up.

built351w · May 23rd, 2008, 09:22 AM

Just out of curiosity what made you decided to go with the lakewood 90/10's over the more streetable 70/30's???

I'm going lakewood up front to and I was going to g with the 70/30's so I'm j/c....

e3sean · May 23rd, 2008, 02:50 PM

well i was going to get the 70/30 but i pushed buy it now on the 90/10's so i just stuck with them... it drives great it seems to be very streetable. i kept them cause they are better for launching and my car will be at the track more then a typical street car.

nolife · May 23rd, 2008, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

well i was going to get the 70/30 but i pushed buy it now on the 90/10's so i just stuck with them.

You just want to some post some pics with the tires off the ground

e3sean · May 23rd, 2008, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by nolife

You just want to some post some pics with the tires off the ground

you bet your ass i do... that is my goal i dont care if its only 1" those tires will eventually come off the ground... i may have to buy skinnys and get a full tubular front end but it will happen..

mxnate116 · May 23rd, 2008, 05:11 PM

nice man

i just put my strange adjustable's on the front yesterday and its night and day better. i took two totally different struts off my car. they were almost completely blown. now it has a nice ride till the rear tires hit the bumps.

e3sean · May 23rd, 2008, 05:41 PM

i just did my rear shocks bout an hour ago and one of those were blown so i had one working shock on my car

but now it drives nice.. i also had a rattle i couldnt figure out till i took the wheel off the rear sway bar on the passanger side only had one bolt in it but it was falling out.. i couldnt find another so i just tightend the shit out of the one thats in there until i get another one..

May 22nd, 2008, 01:44 AM	#1
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	put my front shocks on tonight!! now i feel safe to drive my car it feels a million times better... i pulled the other ones off and as soon as i unbolted the top it sunk right down both were completely blown. i took it out and ripped it up on the street for a few minutes and came home.. pics to come. __________________

May 22nd, 2008, 03:39 AM	#2
95wip Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DownRiver Michigan Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	its a world of differance aint it? what kind did you put on? __________________ 95' GT is being reconstructed!

May 22nd, 2008, 03:44 AM	#3
JohnC Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 13.56@102.94 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Murfreesboro and Old Hickory, TN Posts: 888 iTrader: 1 reviews	How did you get the top nut off? I've tried 3 or 4 times and ended up darn near stripping that grove out. BTW, I have no air tools, so if it can't be done with regular hand tools I'm screwed. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT Aluminum Block PI swap & 4R70W to TR3550 swapped. Best 1/8: 2.04 60ft 8.74@81.85 & Best 1/4: 2.045 60ft 13.56@102.94 all on stock 245-17's My Garage

May 22nd, 2008, 09:21 AM	#4
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have the cash for brand new suspension, but I'm going with a new motor and fi first. 8( my shocks aren't terrible but my frotn end slams down hard on any pothole. Lucky you. I was ganna get the kyb shocks and struts with steeda lowering springs. Any ideas on a place to just buy struts? __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

May 22nd, 2008, 09:38 AM	#5
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got lakewood 90/10's from ebay they were 105 each __________________

May 23rd, 2008, 12:40 AM	#9
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	here are some updated pics __________________

May 23rd, 2008, 02:20 AM	#10
JohnC Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 13.56@102.94 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Murfreesboro and Old Hickory, TN Posts: 888 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks for the tips, guys! I'll try that out! __________________ 1997 Mustang GT Aluminum Block PI swap & 4R70W to TR3550 swapped. Best 1/8: 2.04 60ft 8.74@81.85 & Best 1/4: 2.045 60ft 13.56@102.94 all on stock 245-17's My Garage

May 23rd, 2008, 02:31 AM	#11
95wip Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DownRiver Michigan Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	ha you are better off finding a buddy with an impact wrench took me about 2.5 minutes per side to put my new struts in! seriously air tools = good investment __________________ 95' GT is being reconstructed!

May 23rd, 2008, 02:40 AM	#12
Goblin Hardcore Enthusiast 88mm Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 reviews	Those heads look good bro! Cant wait to see everything together! __________________

May 23rd, 2008, 03:15 AM	#13
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	im pretty sure im still gona beat you __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 23rd, 2008, 09:22 AM	#15
built351w Regular 1979 mustang 5.0 hopefully 11's when complete Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just out of curiosity what made you decided to go with the lakewood 90/10's over the more streetable 70/30's??? I'm going lakewood up front to and I was going to g with the 70/30's so I'm j/c.... __________________ 1979 hatchback: -351w w/ 10.5:1 -Tremec TKO

May 23rd, 2008, 02:50 PM	#16
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i was going to get the 70/30 but i pushed buy it now on the 90/10's so i just stuck with them... it drives great it seems to be very streetable. i kept them cause they are better for launching and my car will be at the track more then a typical street car. __________________

May 23rd, 2008, 05:11 PM	#19
mxnate116 Hardcore Enthusiast SVTfocus, F250 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,971 iTrader: 1 reviews	nice man i just put my strange adjustable's on the front yesterday and its night and day better. i took two totally different struts off my car. they were almost completely blown. now it has a nice ride till the rear tires hit the bumps.

May 23rd, 2008, 05:41 PM	#20
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just did my rear shocks bout an hour ago and one of those were blown so i had one working shock on my car but now it drives nice.. i also had a rattle i couldnt figure out till i took the wheel off the rear sway bar on the passanger side only had one bolt in it but it was falling out.. i couldnt find another so i just tightend the shit out of the one thats in there until i get another one.. __________________

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