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 Re: Front shock install
[Re: MontyMcV]
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11/11/05 10:11 PM
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Joined: May 2000
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How about two hose clamps with a connector link between them to hold the upper part of the KYB to the lower?
That should be easy easy to rig up in place. You can get some extra compression on the shock by prying agianst the top of it.
Yes, getting them back out is a pain!
Kevin
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: Front shock install
[Re: MarkG]
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11/12/05 01:40 AM
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MarkG, thank you very much, that's a excellent idea and I will do it in the morning. I'll let you know how it works out! thanks again.
Ian S.
Temecula, CA
1989 Montero LWB V6 LSD, BFG AT's, Daily Driver
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Re: Front shock install
[Re: MontyMcV]
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11/12/05 06:30 AM
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Joined: Dec 2001
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Sure mine came with a nice compression strap right out of the box. I was thinking they were "normal shocks" and I cut the strap early. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Won't make that mistake again <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: Front shock install
[Re: LRJ4x4]
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11/12/05 04:25 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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My rear KYB's came with compression ties but my front's did not. Weird, especially since you need them on the front but not on the rear ones.
Ian S.
Temecula, CA
1989 Montero LWB V6 LSD, BFG AT's, Daily Driver
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Re: Front shock install
[Re: maniac28]
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11/12/05 10:23 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Good news: it worked. I just test drove it, the shocks are nice. Of course the automotive gods are smiling, I noticed my radiator is leaking like a sieve, now I get to do that too. Hopefully one of the parts stores will have one, this is my only vehicle and I need to go back to school monday.
Ian S.
Temecula, CA
1989 Montero LWB V6 LSD, BFG AT's, Daily Driver
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