Installing 90/10 struts, quick questions. :)

[V6UnderPressure]

I am installing my 90/10 drag shocks and am new to it. The rear was very easy . Now how do I do the fronts? Is it hard, easy? I want to install them. I am not worried about alignment because I am taking them in as soon as I get them installed. But I DO want to save money by installing them myself. Anyone have a how to? Thanks!!!
You guys are the best.
Scott

 

[Louie L.]

Scott,
When installing shocks an aligment is not necessary. If you found the rears easy, the fronts are a piece of cake.2 Bolts at the bottom of the LCA and one(or 2 if double nutted) by the upper control arm.If your shocks are way worn the shock piston may spin making it hard to remove the nut.

Good luck

 

[tom h]

I too have never replaced front shocks, so I have a "better safe than sorry" question. Is it the front shock that provides the travel restriction on the coil spring popping out of the A-arm? (like the rear axle springs). Or will the front springs stay in place with the shocks removed and the A-arms allowed to hang? Those springs would be deadly if they pop out ...

 

[TR Custom Parts]

No need to worry about the front springs popping out. Just have at it. This is probably one of the easiest things to change on our cars!

 

[John Larkin]

Do yourself a favor and get a shock absorber socket. It fits the top of the shock. Trying to use ViceGrips is insane.