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Where can I get new shocks for my car?

Where can I get new shocks for my car?

The front tires only need to be removed to access the bolts on the front shocks, the rear shocks can be done with the tires in place. Replacement shocks can be purchased online or at an auto parts store. Installation can be done with simple hand tools and knowledge.

How do you install a shock absorber on a golf cart?

Installation of shock absorber is reverse of disassembly. Mounting nuts should be tightened until rubber bushings expand to diameter of shock absorber washers. Remove front wheels.

How do you change the shocks on a Mustang?

With the car on the ground undo the two screws at the top of the shocks to allow free movement of the shock. There are three screws on the shock tower cap that need to be undone. This will allow you to remove the cap and drop the top of the shock down.

How do you remove a shock from a suspension?

Use a socket set or a nut splitter to disengage the nut that connects the shock to the suspension, and remove it from the bolt. If there isn’t enough room to operate the splitter, you can apply penetrating solvent.

Is it easy to replace shocks on your car?

Replacing the shocks or struts on a vehicle yourself is easier to do than you think and can save you hundreds of dollars. We’ll show you how. What to Know Before Replacing Your Own Shocks or Struts | Advance Auto Parts

What’s the best way to replace a shock absorber?

Consult your owner’s manual to find out for sure. Use the same process to remove the nut that is positioned at the top and keep the nuts separate so you will know which one goes where when it is time to install your new shocks. Remove the shock absorber from the bottom and top bolts.

Is the front shock the same as the rear strut?

The words “shocks” and “struts” are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same thing. Each wheel on your car has either a shock or a strut, never both; although, a vehicle may have struts in the front and shocks in the rear. Consult your owner’s manual or speak to an Advance Team Member to be sure. We’ll take you through the basics below.

Installation of shock absorber is reverse of disassembly. Mounting nuts should be tightened until rubber bushings expand to diameter of shock absorber washers. Remove front wheels.

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Ruth Doyle