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Old 11-21-2009, 08:02 PM   #1
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help with shock install
I'm replacing the rear shocks in my car. Do I need to remove the interior trim and carpeting?

Does anyone have a how-to guide?

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Old 11-21-2009, 09:49 PM   #2
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Re: help with shock install
Check post #7 of the following link:

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/su...nsion-how.html (Suspension How To...)

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Old 11-22-2009, 10:03 AM   #3
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Re: help with shock install
awsome! thank you very much.

How do I pull that rug up?
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Old 11-22-2009, 11:16 AM   #4
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awsome! thank you very much.

How do I pull that rug up?
The carpet comes in two pieces and overlaps under the back seat. IIRC, I just pulled the carpet away from area where the shocks are located. You don't require much room.

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Old 11-22-2009, 11:32 PM   #5
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Re: help with shock install
shocks are installed! Thanks for the help guys. I need to put my interior back together and go for a test drive.

I did some putsing around, removed the seatbelt mounts (unnecassary) and ended up scratching some of my interior pieces (GRRRR), but besides that, it was a success!

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Old 11-27-2009, 01:16 AM   #6
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shocks are installed! Thanks for the help guys. I need to put my interior back together and go for a test drive.

I did some putsing around, removed the seatbelt mounts (unnecassary) and ended up scratching some of my interior pieces (GRRRR), but besides that, it was a success!

Thanks again,
Bill
At least you did it yourself. A friend of mine just had a shop change the back shocks in his mustang for ~$160. That was a waste of money considering I probably could have done it for im in an hour or two for some pizza and soda. Oh well...
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Old 11-27-2009, 09:25 AM   #7
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shocks are installed! Thanks for the help guys. I need to put my interior back together and go for a test drive.

I did some putsing around, removed the seatbelt mounts (unnecassary) and ended up scratching some of my interior pieces (GRRRR), but besides that, it was a success!

Thanks again,
Bill
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