Shock/strut help
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From: The great state of Texas
Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.23's
Shock/strut help
Ok so they are in serious need of replacement and I don't feel like taking it to a shop that's gonna charge me $450 to do it so thought I'd do it myself. Just by glancing at the job it doesn't seem too difficult so I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or if I'd run into any problems while doing it myself in the driveway. Also do I have shocks or struts? I have no idea how to tell the difference. It a stock 87 gta. Thanks for any help guys
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Shock/strut help
Check the Suspension How-to sticky at the top of the page.
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Re: Shock/strut help
Ok so they are in serious need of replacement and I don't feel like taking it to a shop that's gonna charge me $450 to do it so thought I'd do it myself. Just by glancing at the job it doesn't seem too difficult so I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or if I'd run into any problems while doing it myself in the driveway. Also do I have shocks or struts? I have no idea how to tell the difference. It a stock 87 gta. Thanks for any help guys
Rears are...Shocks
"No idea how to tell the difference"...
Good luck on the install. 
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From: Kannapolis, NC
Car: 85 IROC-Z
Engine: 355 SBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Moser 35 spline w/ 4.56 gears
Re: Shock/strut help
Make sure you put plenty of penetrating lube on the top strut nut. I had a terrible time getting one of mine to come loose. I had to eventually use a torch to cut the nut off.
Good Luck with the install.
Good Luck with the install.
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From: Cypress, CA
Car: 1982+1988 Z28 Camaros
Engine: 1982=350 carb 1988=383 Carb
Transmission: 1982=4 speed T-10 1988=6 speed T56
Axle/Gears: 1982=stock
Re: Shock/strut help
Breaker bar and scraped knuckles got the top strut nut off, but if at all possible, GET AIR TOOLS and save yourself some skin and blood on the struts (front)
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary
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Transmission: V6 NWC T5 by choice
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Re: Shock/strut help
The hardest part will be having to take the rear interior panels off and pull up the carpet. I just did my rears yesterday evening. Took 30 minutes or so.
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