not really. long pair of needle nose pliers to get the nut on top of the stud is helpful. Once its started, hold the nut with a wrench and turn the shock in by hand till its tight.
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86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers -
When I did the rear shocks on my car for the first time, it was very easy (and they were the original shocks). I disconnetec the lower mount, and spun the top portion of the shock (without even a wrench up top). Once I broke it free (not hard), I put a long shank wrench on the top nut, from inside the rear wheel house. Let the wrench bind itself against the body as you turn the shock out.
When I put the rear shocks in, I reach up above the rear crossmember, and drop the top rubber donut on, and then the washer, and finally the nut. You kind of have to use your finger tips to put the nut on, but usually the shock stud is 'startability' friendly.
Then put the wrench back on, and spin the shock tight (until the donuts get mushed a little). Not hard to do.
The hardest thing for me was putting uncharged (not gas charged) shocks in the front. The stud didn't come up through the hole enough, and it just wasn't fun (vise grips on the stud to pull it up worked). But, you are more than likely using gas charged shocks.
Oh, and make sure you buy good shocks.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
**2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
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Not Monroe. Althought the F150 shocks I had were Monroe, and they seemed to be decent.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
**2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
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I can't wait to see pics of your car on the road
. I would offer a hand in the shock and dual upgrade, but I got inventory on Saturday and Fun Ford @ Englishtown on Sunday. Though my Dad did have this offset wrench for rear upper shock nuts. Made life a lot easier. Perhaps I can deliver that to you if you don't already have the remedy. Good luck mang and enjoy that CV.
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how bout the police shocks? what are they again KYB-2 ?? but theyre expensive in comparison to the cheapies-Phil
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Offset wrench?Originally posted by packman View PostI can't wait to see pics of your car on the road. I would offer a hand in the shock and dual upgrade, but I got inventory on Saturday and Fun Ford @ Englishtown on Sunday. Though my Dad did have this offset wrench for rear upper shock nuts. Made life a lot easier. Perhaps I can deliver that to you if you don't already have the remedy. Good luck mang and enjoy that CV.
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offset wrench.
rear shocks are easier than the front...
I have police app KYB GR-2's waiting for the 85... most any shock brand will list police/non-police application... police are usually a little more yes.
Cheapest I found them was on rockauto.com
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Thanks mang. I'm certain everything will be straightened outOriginally posted by 85crownHPP View Post
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Tomorrow!!!!!!
She's going on the road!! No hang ups I hope. I need to pray. Wish me luck! Inspection is the only thing I'm worried about emissions especially.
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I thought it was the 8th?? or are you just going to inspection station? good luck mang!-Phil
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My mom decided to do it earlier. I'm debating whether or not to go through the inspection station. I think mah boy Tony might do it for free. We helped him move some stuff for his addition. We'll see what happens though. I'll let you mangs know how it goes.Originally posted by Brown_Muscle View PostComment
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for some reason i read that as "we helped him move some stuff for his addiction".Originally posted by 86VickyLX View Post86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
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Originally posted by 86VickyLX View PostTomorrow!!!!!! She's going on the road!! No hang ups I hope. I need to pray. Wish me luck! Inspection is the only thing I'm worried about emissions especially.
Then do a giant burnout to celebrate the occassion.:headbang:~David~
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My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
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But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
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my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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