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    January 26, 2013 4:27 pm  #1

    Jayz66
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    Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    I want to replace the shocks on my 66 Galaxie.  It seems straightforward, but I need to know how difficult it might be.  The local shop wants $400.

    The first 2 pics are of the PS and the last is the DS.





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    1965 Chevy C10 Stepside shortbed restoration (in progress) at
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    January 26, 2013 7:37 pm  #2

    ragan64
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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    Jay, shock replacement is a piece of cake. I cannot believe a shop charges 400 bucks. Must be some special stuff. Tell you what,,, I'll do it for 395 and not even complain, LOL,LOL,LOL  Seriously man, you can do it. Check the tool sec of parts store and see if they have a shock tool that holds the stem while you loosen the nut. Tool resembles a square "D". If you can't find one, I'll loan you mine. DON'T pay 400, no way no how.  Don

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    January 26, 2013 7:48 pm  #3

    Jayz66
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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    Is this the tool?

    1966 Galaxie 500 2 door 289ci/AT
    1965 Chevy C10 Stepside shortbed restoration (in progress) at
    http://www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com
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    January 26, 2013 7:55 pm  #4

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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    I just use a 3/8 drive high speed "zip gun" and feather the throttle, works the nut right off. Easiest way if you've got access to air tools.

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    1961 Galaxie Club Victoria 2dr 352, 4-speed
     

    January 26, 2013 8:04 pm  #5

    Jayz66
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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    I have air tools.  I'll apply PBlaster to the threads and give it a try.

    1966 Galaxie 500 2 door 289ci/AT
    1965 Chevy C10 Stepside shortbed restoration (in progress) at
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    January 26, 2013 9:04 pm  #6

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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    Wow 400 for an hours work tops. Must be nice. What kind of shocks are you putting on?

     

    January 26, 2013 11:13 pm  #7

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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    Daze wrote:

    Wow 400 for an hours work tops. Must be nice. What kind of shocks are you putting on?

    Yeah, $400 sounded a bit high, even if it was for all 4 shocks.  I was thinking I'd just get Monroe or Gabriel shocks, nothing too expensive. If I can get them out, I should be able to get new ones in.  I'm worried that I can't get the car high enough off the ground to slide the shock out.

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    1966 Galaxie 500 2 door 289ci/AT
    1965 Chevy C10 Stepside shortbed restoration (in progress) at
    http://www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com
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    January 27, 2013 7:47 am  #8

    jeff hann
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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    Jayz66 wrote:

    I have air tools.  I'll apply PBlaster to the threads and give it a try.

     

    Well that's what I was gonna say.   You beat me to it.     I used KYB Gas Adjust shocks on mine, and they ride real well.  They are not adjustable as the name might imply, though.

     

    January 27, 2013 12:53 pm  #9

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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    So, are these bolts removable or fixed in place?

    1966 Galaxie 500 2 door 289ci/AT
    1965 Chevy C10 Stepside shortbed restoration (in progress) at
    http://www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com
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    January 27, 2013 2:27 pm  #10

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    Re: Shock replacement - Can a novice like me do it?

    they should be removable

     

     

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