Changing shocks

[amalventano1 at tds.net (Allyn)]

I've never used a compressor.  I simply undo the center top nut and jack up that corner.  The factory springs are down to about 100#
by the time the strut fully expands, so nothing real crazy happens, just make sure you are clear of the wheel well, and keep the
wheel on until that corner is up.  Aftermarket springs generally have an inch of play at full extension of the strut.  Hand-guiding
factory springs back into position requires an additional person.

You say 'shocks' - if you're talking about the rear, the spring compressor only makes the job more complicated (since the coils are
of such a small diameter).

Light weight oil acts to improve heat transfer between the strut cartridge and the housing.  It doesn't have to be wd-40, it can
simply be some lightweight engine oil (cheap stuff).

HTH
Al

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lexan Blanchard [mailto:lexan_122874@hotmail.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:59 AM
> To: ydrogs@gmail.com; Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Changing shocks
> 
> OK, you KNEW I would have questions :P
> 
> First, any kind of oil?  Can I use Marvel Mystery Oil, or 
> just regular car oil (and what grade)?
> 
> Second, is the spring a death wish without the compressor?  I 
> hate to order from Harbor Freight when I drive past the joint 
> more than 6 times a year in eel season (we have several 
> customers in SC and I take I-95 down and ride right past the 
> factory outlet, usually stop and shop too, since the car is 
> empty once we deliver eels).
> 
> Thanks!
> Lexan
> 
> PS: I did opt for the movie last nite.  Snakes On a Plane, 
> STOOPID.  It was worse than I had imagined.
> 
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