Installing new shocks
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I used the little scissor block jack,it worked great, I have a lift jack but the scissor jack works better. You will want the pressure off the bolts and be able to make height adjustments.
You can order from Walmart and pick up at the store .
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You can order from Walmart and pick up at the store .
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/6d7...0&odnBg=FFFFFF
Last edited by Notgrownup; Apr 19, 2018 at 06:25 AM.
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From: San Diego, CA.
no, ya really don't....adjusting the height of the lift with the weight of the bike just taking a little of the bike weight will do the job....thats how I did it with just a bike lift....replaced both shocks at the same time.....took about 45 minutes with an impact wrench....socket and torqued when assembly time came thou.
Thats cool - I wish I had the room for a bike lift, but I get by with my standard floor jack for now.
To the OP - taking bolts out with an impact is fine, but be VERY careful about reinstalling the bolts. I recommend hand starting and tightening them with a socket and ratchet, with final torque using a torque wrench. I have seen an impact run down bolts too quickly, and too tight, fouling up and literally folding over the shock bushing center metal bushing.....ask me how I know.
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