KYB shocks and shocks

[Cags70PolaraConvert]

It will be awhile, she's going into body shop this week. The little bit I drove this weekend she drove nice. Was a little stiffer ride than I was used to but the shocks that were in there were toast.

 

[Cags70PolaraConvert]

After driving her all of about 15 miles today she drives really nice. Feels stiff hitting any bumps or small potholes but otherwise felt good. Will be a couple of weeks before I can report more.

 

[TxDon]

To those who used the KYB front shocks, did you have any problems getting them installed and what is the best way to do it?

 

[NY69]

I did it like this:

 

[RGORHAM29]

Thanks for the tip! Will be doing this next weekend if all goes to plan.

 

[NY69]

No prob.
make sure the belt buckle is as far downwards as possible; preferably further down than on my picture, cuz it's a tight fit in that tunnel.

After the shock was located in the tunnel (but before mounting) I burnt the belt off on top of the shock from above, with a lighter. It's polyester, so it only takes about 3 seconds.

Good luck!

 

[live4theking]

I haven't done front shocks on a classic in a long time. Do they require an alignment after replacing the shocks? It seems all of the newer cars do.