Re: Insert Replacement

[Kervin Ridgley <kervinridgley@earthlink.net>]

 In the case of an
> insert..how exactly does one replace this part of the strut? 

After the spring is off, the "cap" of the housing un-screws.  Then the
insert can come out of the housing.

>At first glance
> it appears that the stock and  strut is a complete assembly with the shock
> and assembly together as one . How do you remove the shock component from
> the assembly. I know about the removal of the spring (with a spring
> compressor) Once I know this, I may consider investing in a performance
> insert and lower spring. 

Replace the strut bearings at the same time.  That will make everything
feel better.

I'll pipe up first.  Get H&R's and Bilsteins IMO

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