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YOUR RESEARCHFront hood shocks need replaced?
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It's really simple. There's a clip you need to pry up and they just pop off. Push the new ones on and you're done. I just did mine and it was easy once I started loooking at the setup. Just make sure you have the hood supported!!
There are semi-circle clips on one end of each strut which need to be removed by prying with a screwdriver. Then the strut just pulls free and you remove the other end. The replacement just pops into place - no need to remove the clip.
Really easy. Just remember to use something to prop up the hood while you are making the change.
Vertex or Suncoast for parts.
I usually buy two but replace them one at a time. Two new shocks is usually too stiff for my liking. One hand close by just replacing one. Two hand close when replacing both.
GL
Ok...so I worked with the replacement shock first and was able to slide the clip up (but not off). Is that all it takes to remove the old shock? Will the bottom portion just come off or does that clip need to be pryed up as well? Damn...I am so handy!
Hood shocks and rear deck shocks done. Less than 20 mins for both. Thanks to my wife (Co-pilot) for holding the hood and deck up while I impressed her with my amazing mechanical aptitude. BTW... The OEM shock clips fly off while the replacement clips slide up. Watch out for flying shrapnel.
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