No special tools, I replaced all 4 shocks in about an hour with just a
ratchet & socket.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Medeiros" <orange383@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 10:43 AM
Subject: RE: DML: tire thump?
> I don't know if there are any special tools required for the Gen IIIs, but
> you shouldn't have to compress the shock. They compress easy enough by
> hand, so you can keep it compressed with one arm and start the bolts with
> the other.
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Davidson, Kevin <kevin.davidson@transcendata.com>
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Date: 9/28/01 6:39:34 AM
> > Subject: RE: DML: tire thump?
> >
> > I'll buy that. I hadn't thought of shocks, because I don't notice
> > any major front-end bouncing, but I suppose it doesn't take major
> > bouncing to cause the kind of problem I'm having.
> >
> > I've got close to 90k on my truck, and it's got the original shocks
> > on it. I know there are tons of shocks available. What aftermarket
> > shocks do people typically use? I do about half highway and half
> > city driving, no offroading.
> >
> > Also, what's it take to change out the shocks? Does it require any
> > special tools to keep the shocks compressed while installing them?
> >
> > thanks to all who responded.
> >
> > kevin d.
> > 97 cc 3.9L 5sp
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:57:20 -0700
> > > From: "David Medeiros" <orange383@earthlink.net>
> > > Subject: RE: DML: tire thump?
> > >
> > > Flat spots or irregular (out-of-round) tire wear is caused by
> > > bad shocks,
> > > which don't dampen the spring oscillations.
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>
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