[Shotimes] struts for 93?

[Ron Porter]

Yes. The front pinch bolts have a better chance of coming out in one piece
(they are larger), but the rears are a PITA. I have had better luck with MAP
gas (hotter than propane). Getting the housing HOT, then using an impact
wrench, produced the best results. 

Although I haven't done the job without breaking at least one pinch bolt.
After then chewing up the threads in the knuckle drilling out the remains of
the bolt, I replace it with a Grade 8 bolt with a Grade 8 nut & washer,
which makes the job easier the next time!!

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 5:25 PM
To: Barry@kingcon.com
Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] struts for 93?

Last 93 we had in the shop that we did suspension on ran 75 bucks a 
corner and that was with his struts and springs. As for DIY it's a 
pretty easy job even on rust belt cars if you have the proper tools. 
good heavy breaker bar and a hot wrench will take out the pinch bolts.
Dave

Barry Hayes wrote:

>It cost me $60.00 in labor to replace one front spring, which is
>basically the same job as replacing a strut. The 2 big pains are getting
>
>the bottom pinch bolt loose without breaking it, and then the need for a
>
>spring compressor. It should be a DIY job, but then again I should be
>rich too. Price around. Most shops charge extra if you bring your own
>parts.
>Barry Hayes
>
>
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