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---------- >> From: AUDIDUDI >> To: pgt; QUATTRO >> Subject: Re: Replacing Shocks on 200T >> Date: Friday, March 24, 1995 7:59AM >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- >> > 1. Is a special tool needed to remove the cap at the top of the strut >> > which holds the shock in? >> >> I've always used a large pair of Channelocks. There IS a special tool that >> will allow you to replace the shocks WITHOUT removing the struts from the >> car but unless you can borrow one from a dealer or shop, I'm not sure it's >> cost-effective for a one-time job. >> So, the special tool is only needed if you are replacing the shocks without taking the struts off the car, right? >> Lastly, if you do end up taking the >> struts apart, make sure you have a decent spring compressor ... my cheapo >> one makes the job MUCH more difficult (HINT: clamp a Vise grip alongside >> each of the compressors to keep them from sliding around to one side of the >> spring). Good advice for safety's sake. For years I had the cheapo one and recently bought a good one. It is not expensive and much safer. Thanks for the help Peter
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