STRUT SHOCK REPLACEMENT

 It isn't difficult to do this job. As usual, support the car, and take the appropriate safety measures.

The donor car is a 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Belongs to chevyhacker.

We'll start with the shocks. First, lower the rear seat.

Lift the carpet up. You'll see two foam pieces in the corners like the one in the pictures. Passenger side.

 

Driver side.

 

Remove the foam. You'll see the top of the shock. Take the nut off. 13mm wrench and vise grips to hold the top.

Next go under car. have the car supported by the axle. That way the shock won't be fully extended. 21mm or 13/16 wrench and socket to do this with. Between the rubber part of the shock and the shock mount is a place to put the wrench. That way the stud won't turn on you. Remove shock and install new one. Reverse the procedure and you're done. Not too difficult, was it?

 

Now onto the struts. A little more difficult. but not by much.

   
   
   
   

Now onto the struts. A little more difficult. But not by much.