New Shocks are in.

[ST-R STOKER]

Hi Team,
Put new shocks in the Truck today. Wow it was so easy and got heaps of satisfaction from doing a job like that my self. Still had the original ones at 158,000, and now riding much better, not like a pogo stick now. Seeing as how it was the first time i have ever done them, I was wondering how you are supposed to tell when the top of the shock rubbers are done up or compressed enough? I have done them up the same amount as the ones that came off. I would be interested to know if there is a set procedure or just go by feel.

Cheers Andy

 

[scottybobcat]

Well done mate. tighten them up to the point that the rubber is just about to buldge out the side. Drive around for about 4 weeks and chech them again. Once everything settles down you may find they have come a bit loose and you ill have a knocking noise as you go ober bumps.If that happens just tighten them up again

 

[Peteyen86]

As scottybobcat has said.

Also when i did mine, i marked a white line across the nut (paint pen). That way, with a quick visal inspection i can see if they have come loose. Did the same with me body mount bolts.

Pete