Replacing shocks.

[SVTFocus101]

I ordered 4x RSX Rancho shocks. How hard would it be to wrench these onmyself? I'm having new OEM springs put on, should I just have them throw on the shocks too?

 

[kf6zvt]

I would have it all sone at the same time. I just looked at the rear axle on my 02 and with independent suspension the shocks are part of a "McPherson Strut" system. I've done these before and given the option I would gladly have someone else do it.

 

[SVTFocus101]

I hear the rear is a pain in the ars, so i'l have them do it, I just thought maybe I could save some green but if I'll do, with my luck i'll be under the truck for 20 hours.

 

[Yamvip]

Why the need for new shocks as well as springs????? How many miles do you have?????

 

[gforceman]

i have done this before and im doing it again the fronts are easy but the rear are more difficult to move around and out you have to disconnect the pannard bar off ( wheel side ) to remove strut, the whole job is timely and a pain in the arse < ( compressing those expo springs )

 

[SVTFocus101]

Why the need for new shocks as well as springs????? How many miles do you have?????

I'm at 110300, plus I like the Rancho RSX Shocks there nice!

Normally Shocks should be replaced at 50k+