Struts? Complicated? Special Equipment?
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Struts? Complicated? Special Equipment?
Hey, Guys/Gals- I'll admit I'm a wannabe Expy mecahnic as my posts may indicate...- on my own 2001 4.6 that is. I have owned a few vehicles and do my best to do my own work... blah, blah, blah... I really like just disappearing into my work bay for a while! Anyway... simple question for you pros out there... I want to replace my struts- front end. Do I need special equipment- a hoist- special jacks- special lift kits? How do I pull the weight off the thing to remove it and do it without winding up an EMS call? If I need equipment- what kind? Are there alternatives? Thanks guys/gals!!
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If by struts, you mean MacPherson struts, you're in luck: Your Expy doesn't use them. Assuming that your Expy does NOT have the optional air suspension package, it uses four good old-fashioned shock absorbers.
If you haven't done so already, you should buy a Haynes or Chilton Manual for your Expy. Not the last word in manuals, but good for someone who wants to tackle relatively simple tasks.
A shock absorber changeout is generally uncomplicated, although the rear shock on the driver's side may be a little tougher than usual due to encroachment from the fuel tank.
If you haven't done so already, you should buy a Haynes or Chilton Manual for your Expy. Not the last word in manuals, but good for someone who wants to tackle relatively simple tasks.
A shock absorber changeout is generally uncomplicated, although the rear shock on the driver's side may be a little tougher than usual due to encroachment from the fuel tank.
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