Changing shocks
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Changing shocks
All the shocks on my '79 are shot.
One rear shock leaks oil. For a moment I thought I had cracked the axle...
Is it possible to change the shocks without lifting up the truck body?
When I changed shocks previously, I did that. But because the Bronco is so high, I don't have jacks tall enough.
Thanks!
Ben
One rear shock leaks oil. For a moment I thought I had cracked the axle...
Is it possible to change the shocks without lifting up the truck body?
When I changed shocks previously, I did that. But because the Bronco is so high, I don't have jacks tall enough.
Thanks!
Ben
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From: Austin
I used some blocks of wood and the spare tire jack to raise the truck up by the frame when I replaced mine a couple of weeks ago.
You might find it difficult to get the shock onto the mounting stud because the rubber bushing on the new shock will be tight. A dab of liquid soap and a c-clamp made the job easier.
New shocks sure made a difference in the ride. I replaced OEMs whith about 100K miles on them.
You might find it difficult to get the shock onto the mounting stud because the rubber bushing on the new shock will be tight. A dab of liquid soap and a c-clamp made the job easier.
New shocks sure made a difference in the ride. I replaced OEMs whith about 100K miles on them.
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You do not have to jack up the vehicle to change shocks. Keep in mind that shocks do not carry any load (unless they are air or load levelers), they just dampen the oscillations from the springs.
You will have to compress the shock (by hand) after hardware is removed to overcome the internal gas pressure of the shock.
You will have to compress the shock (by hand) after hardware is removed to overcome the internal gas pressure of the shock.
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Yeah you can do it on the ground. I would liquid wrench everything about a year in advance every day. I ripped a
1\2''stud off the front trying to break a nut lose. Had to have a grade 8 bolt welded into place. It's fairly simple, but prepare for a few stubborn bolts.
1\2''stud off the front trying to break a nut lose. Had to have a grade 8 bolt welded into place. It's fairly simple, but prepare for a few stubborn bolts.
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