For the upper bolt head on the rear shocks of my 01 2wd, I was able to
access them from the opposite wheel well using several socket extensions.
Ken
"andy levy" <andy-dml@levyclan.us> wrote in message
news:bmfeob$fv2$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> 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
>
> --
> -andy
>
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota - andy-dml@levyclan.us
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> "Whatever Adam does, do the opposite and you'll be fine"
> -Bob Tom
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