I got some new 'used' ebay struts and springs. I figure I will need atleast a spring compressor to be on the safe side. What all other tools do I needed? Are there any specialty tools?

Thanks,

Nick

 

an impact gun would make work faster..but i just used a socket (forgot what size) and a wrench the same size for the bolts i had to hold on each side. plus a saw to cut the plastic top piece with..**** i forgot what that was called too...early in the AM :-(

anyway, a socket and wrench to fit, a saw, and spring compressor. have fun!

 

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That would be the bumpstop. And it's rubber, so you can use a utility knife to cut it. You'll cut it in half, and use the larger part of the cone for the install.

You'll need a socket set, breaker bar, spring compressor, PB Blaster (I'd start lubing the bots a few days before you do the install), and hex keys. You'll need the hex keys to remove the nut from the top of the shock to re-use the stock mounts.

 

14mm, 17mm, 10mm Socket and or Wrench, Rachet, Allen keys

 

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What is the 17mm? I'm having a brain fart. Also, allen keys may not be necessary. If you have stock shocks/springs on there now you'll need a spring compressor.

 

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The fork!

 

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yep, you'll need a Socket and a wrench to take this off

 

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ahh, i was messing with my rears last night and didn't recall a 17mm. makes sense now

 

get the 10-20 sockets, rachet (longer ones) cos some parts need more strength to unbolt, a jack and two jack stands

 

it was already mentioned but i'll reiterate.... BREAKER BAR

 

I'm going to borrow a big *** compressor with impact ect..

Thanks again
Nick

 

dude where r u??

 

A nice die grinder/dremel tool may be nice if and WHEN you snap the seized bolt in your rear LCA's..... goddamn that was hell.