Getting new shocks
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Sorry i guess it was a little rude i was just trying to tell him that ur making it sound harder than it is... i didnt want him thinking that everything was hard like u where making it sound..
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Thanks for the help everybody, especially Bankrupter.
I really don't understand why it would be so difficult to do this with hand tools. Yeah there's rust, but like I said I'm going to soak it all with PB Blaster a few days in advance and if that fails then heat up the rusted bolts with MAPP gas then soak with water to loosen up the rusty bolts, like Bankrupter said.
I want to do this myself because I only make minimum wage here, I mean come on I'm just a teenager LOL. I spent quite a bit on getting some new additions to my truck and would rather try to save a little bit of money now.
I'm sure a set of Rancho shocks would be nice.. as they aren't TOO expensive, at least for the 9000 series:
Amazon.com: Rancho RS999202 RS9000XL Series Shock: Automotive
But I did notice in LMC's catalog the KYB's run about $40/piece for HD gas charged shocks, which would definitely bring the bill down.
Decisions to make.....
I really don't understand why it would be so difficult to do this with hand tools. Yeah there's rust, but like I said I'm going to soak it all with PB Blaster a few days in advance and if that fails then heat up the rusted bolts with MAPP gas then soak with water to loosen up the rusty bolts, like Bankrupter said.
I want to do this myself because I only make minimum wage here, I mean come on I'm just a teenager LOL. I spent quite a bit on getting some new additions to my truck and would rather try to save a little bit of money now.
I'm sure a set of Rancho shocks would be nice.. as they aren't TOO expensive, at least for the 9000 series:
Amazon.com: Rancho RS999202 RS9000XL Series Shock: Automotive
But I did notice in LMC's catalog the KYB's run about $40/piece for HD gas charged shocks, which would definitely bring the bill down.
Decisions to make.....
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I want to do this myself because I only make minimum wage here, I mean come on I'm just a teenager LOL. I spent quite a bit on getting some new additions to my truck and would rather try to save a little bit of money now.
I'm sure a set of Rancho shocks would be nice.. as they aren't TOO expensive, at least for the 9000 series:
Amazon.com: Rancho RS999202 RS9000XL Series Shock: Automotive
But I did notice in LMC's catalog the KYB's run about $40/piece for HD gas charged shocks, which would definitely bring the bill down.
Decisions to make.....
I'm sure a set of Rancho shocks would be nice.. as they aren't TOO expensive, at least for the 9000 series:
Amazon.com: Rancho RS999202 RS9000XL Series Shock: Automotive
But I did notice in LMC's catalog the KYB's run about $40/piece for HD gas charged shocks, which would definitely bring the bill down.
Decisions to make.....
... the ranchos are pricy 
. I want them on mine yet im still rolling on rust tubes, so you are ahead of me. I have to do my toyo's front struts/springs before I can do the 250'S shocks. 150 a pop for them off ebay and thats the cheapest I can find, sucks for a 2 dollar car. You run into any problems or questions just post back. Its a forum and there is a wide range of personality's here but, we are all here to help. I can troll with the best of them at times. Dont make me look nice, lol.
Getter done and let us know how you make out!
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Haha yeah you seem alright. Anyways, it might still be a month or so off cause of work/college. And of course I need to save up the money for the shocks. But once I get the shocks and everything I'll let you guys know, cause I browse this forum almost daily.
Thanks again for the help.
Thanks again for the help.
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Guys its two nuts and bolts per a shock here... 45 mins to a hour with rust is average with hand tools. yet this is not a slacking pace... With guns you can just snap them off and its even faster. Front tires need to come off for better access. But the rears don't. It's not a big job ... Stop scaring the kid.
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a time consuming project is not a difficult one
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