Do the springs have to be removed in order to get the shocks out?

For the lower nut, the access hole that faces the rear is large enough for a 3/8" extension but not big enough for a socket - any thoughts?

thanks

scott

 

No need to remove the coil springs. You just remove the shock tower on the top (three small bolts), then remove the bottom bolt out the front. You don't need to hold the bottom nut from turning -- it's spot welded or somehow fastened to keep it from turning. Then you pull the shock out from the top.

 

Thanks - I could not tell if it was welded.

 

I fit an impact socket right in the hole. On the passenger side I pulled the tower with the shock, on the driver's side I didn't have room for that so I loosened the top shock nut, then removed the tower, and pulled the tower off separately.

 

bottom bolt out the front it is a decent size bolt, and then remove the 3 shock tower bolts but remove the shock nut first and then it should come right out.

 

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