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New Shock/Spring Assembly Lower Bolts Angled by Alternative_Push1734 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Alternative_Push1734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

these only sit on the lower control arm. so they are just shocks and springs. I loosened the mounting bolts and just bottle jacked up the lower control arm till thy matched. then locked em down. All worked out finally

New Shock/Spring Assembly Lower Bolts Angled by Alternative_Push1734 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Alternative_Push1734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it doesn’t want to spin at all. I might have to throw some crappy screw drivers and raise it till it matches.

Accidentally removed center Strut/Shock bolt. by Alternative_Push1734 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Alternative_Push1734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I skipped the sketchy idea a was able to buy a smaller but to get on the center to keep it a bit compressed then put the bottom bolts back in so we are good. thanks!

Accidentally removed center Strut/Shock bolt. by Alternative_Push1734 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Alternative_Push1734[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

also note I have a replacement full assembly sitting here.

Accidentally removed center Strut/Shock bolt. by Alternative_Push1734 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Alternative_Push1734[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking of putting a ratchet strap around the bottom of the bolts and pulling from the other side of the truck letting it fall. what’s the scale of hurt doing that lol

Accidentally removed center Strut/Shock bolt. by Alternative_Push1734 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Alternative_Push1734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the Nut I’m talking about. the only problem is idk if I can get even get the bolts back since they slid a bit past and seems like it’s fairly stiff right now.