Thread: Shock/Struts
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Old March 11th 05, 04:57 AM
Wound Up
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Rein wrote:
> On Wed, 09 Mar 2005 01:23:51 GMT, Wound Up > wrote:
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>>Jeff wrote:
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>>>On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 22:01:15 +0000, Wound Up wrote:
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>>>>Jeff wrote:
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>>>>>Before I install lowering springs w/CC plates, would it be worth while to
>>>>>replace shock and struts as well?
>>>>
>>>>With an '01... you'll need to change them within the next year or so
>>>>anyway, so I would, as a "while you've got it all apart". You'll spend
>>>>a little more now, but save overall. Yep. Good idea.
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>>>Damn, more research ;-)
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>>>Thanks.

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>>There is a specific type of spring compressor for used for McPherson
>>struts. Be sure to use that kind, and take your time. You can rent them.

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> Not needed. There is no pressure on the strut. It comes out very
> easily.
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Yeah, sorry Brent P., for any inconvenience this incorrect assumption of
mine may have caused. It's still a good idea to swap them out at this
point, though.....

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