Re: kyb shock install suggestions(all this talk about broken bolts)

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Mon Oct 13 2003 - 20:08:23 EDT

Tim Althoff wrote:

> Ok, I have a set of KYB shocks for my 99 dakota that I will be atempting to install this friday. I have a questionsabot the install. Should i purchase some bolts ahead of time? Do i have to purchase the bolts from a dealer or can i replace them with a high quality bolt form the hardware store? Also, since my shocks are stock and it's now been almost 5 years, do i need to spray any PB blaster on the bolts before i try and get them off?
>
> any other suggestions?

PB blaster will definitely help. And a breaker bar. I used all the
original hardware, except where the shocks came with new parts (only the
upper front mounting hardware).

As far as tips & such (I can't believe you're still on the originals,
Tim!), check out the FAQ item I wrote up 2 years ago. Please feel free
to send me any changes to acommodate a 2WD - I wrote for 4WD because
that's all I have handy.
http://faq.dakota-truck.net/Chassis/gen3_change_shocks.html 

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-andy

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