Question on shocks
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1998 E320
Question on shocks
im trying to remove the nuts on top of the shocks inside the hood, but they go on forever. The shock in the wheel well spins as i turn the nuts inside the hood. I can't seem to keep them both still, someone help =\
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Last edited by OldNate; Mar 19, 2007 at 06:31 PM.
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99 E320
if what you're describing is the top spindle is secured by two nuts, yes....
you may need to secure the bottom with open end wrench, and spin off
the top/locking nut with a deep socket. that annoyed me because I didn't
have any deep sockets so i had to walk to bro-in-law's house to get one.
but it worked out because he had a nice set...and because I grabbed a
huge slice of cheesecake on the way out.
not kidding, Nate...this is as difficult as it gets with shock swap. I don't
think my photos showed the two locking nuts - sorry. i may revise so that
folks prepare to have deep socket on hand. that area is confined and doesn't
lend itself to very many options with hack tools, eg vice grips, allen wrench
etc. pretty much box/open end and deep socket
you may need to secure the bottom with open end wrench, and spin off
the top/locking nut with a deep socket. that annoyed me because I didn't
have any deep sockets so i had to walk to bro-in-law's house to get one.
but it worked out because he had a nice set...and because I grabbed a
huge slice of cheesecake on the way out.
not kidding, Nate...this is as difficult as it gets with shock swap. I don't
think my photos showed the two locking nuts - sorry. i may revise so that
folks prepare to have deep socket on hand. that area is confined and doesn't
lend itself to very many options with hack tools, eg vice grips, allen wrench
etc. pretty much box/open end and deep socket
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 563
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From: California
1998 E320
if what you're describing is the top spindle is secured by two nuts, yes....
you may need to secure the bottom with open end wrench, and spin off
the top/locking nut with a deep socket. that annoyed me because I didn't
have any deep sockets so i had to walk to bro-in-law's house to get one.
but it worked out because he had a nice set...and because I grabbed a
huge slice of cheesecake on the way out.
not kidding, Nate...this is as difficult as it gets with shock swap. I don't
think my photos showed the two locking nuts - sorry. i may revise so that
folks prepare to have deep socket on hand. that area is confined and doesn't
lend itself to very many options with hack tools, eg vice grips, allen wrench
etc. pretty much box/open end and deep socket
you may need to secure the bottom with open end wrench, and spin off
the top/locking nut with a deep socket. that annoyed me because I didn't
have any deep sockets so i had to walk to bro-in-law's house to get one.
but it worked out because he had a nice set...and because I grabbed a
huge slice of cheesecake on the way out.
not kidding, Nate...this is as difficult as it gets with shock swap. I don't
think my photos showed the two locking nuts - sorry. i may revise so that
folks prepare to have deep socket on hand. that area is confined and doesn't
lend itself to very many options with hack tools, eg vice grips, allen wrench
etc. pretty much box/open end and deep socket
The hardest part of the entire project was taking the lining out of the trunk lol. I'd say the next hardest was pressing the shocks down. Overall, it was easy, but tired and exhausting.
