installing shocks
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installing shocks
I am new to this site and have a explorer 94 xlt 4x4, I just bought some new shocks and wanted to attemp to install them myself. Does anyone know what tools i would need to do this and what steps to take. thank you for your help
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Just put new shocks on my 97. A couple of combo wrenches and a socket set was all I needed, put 'em on without a hitch even though I took off the originals. Thin-wall sockets would have been helpful for the lower front mounts. WD40 helps the removal.
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Take a LOT of pecaution and care on a 1st gen shock installaton. The front bottom studs that have the nuts will beak right off. Soak the nut/stud many times for a few days. Maybe even heat the nut with a torch. They break off very easy.
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thanks alot for the help i got my friend to help me out since hes done it before ill just throw him a few bucks for the help... I got the kyb monomax for the front and gas-a-just for the back cant wait to feel the new ride 
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Originally Posted by bdta6la
Take a LOT of pecaution and care on a 1st gen shock installaton. The front bottom studs that have the nuts will beak right off.
