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Nov 21, 2009 | 07:02 PM

wgripp

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From: Valdosta, GA

Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA

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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?

Thanks,
Bill

Nov 21, 2009 | 08:49 PM

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Re: help with shock install

Check post #7 of the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...nsion-how.html

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Nov 22, 2009 | 09:03 AM

wgripp

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Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA

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Transmission: 700r4(A4)

Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff

Re: help with shock install

awsome! thank you very much.

How do I pull that rug up?

Nov 22, 2009 | 10:16 AM

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Re: help with shock install

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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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Nov 22, 2009 | 10:32 PM

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From: Valdosta, GA

Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA

Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)

Transmission: 700r4(A4)

Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff

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!

Thanks again,
Bill

Nov 27, 2009 | 12:16 AM

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Re: help with shock install

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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...