Is it OK to install fornt shocks using simply a jack? I have done this
under supervision in the past, with the car on a lift.
1983 300TD wagon
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Is it OK to install fornt shocks using simply a jack
they are not under any load, just get enough room to get under at the bolts.
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Is it OK to install fornt shocks using simply a jack? I have done this
under supervision in the past, with the car on a lift.
1983 300TD wagon
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Rich Thomas wrote:
they are not under any load, just get enough room to get under at the
bolts.
If the shocks function as travel stops, I wonder if it would be feasible to undo
the lower mounts while the car is on ramps.
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OK people, I neglected to ask what tools I will need.
On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 1:17 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
they are not under any load, just get enough room to get under at the
bolts.
If the shocks function as travel stops, I wonder if it would be
It would be pretty hard to get under and in there with the tires on.
Stands and a jack are the way to go. Pretty easy job over all. With the
rears you have to take the back seat out and all kinds of other PITA things.
-Rolf
Mitch Haley wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
they are not under any load,
I think a 12pt 12mm (10? 13? must be 12pt) for the lower bolts. 17 (19?)
mm*2 for the top. A ratcheting box end for the top is tits. I use a 6mm
wrench on the flat spots on the shock top to keep it from turning.
-Rolf
andrew strasfogel wrote:
OK people, I neglected to ask what tools I will
Rolf wrote:
I think a 12pt 12mm (10? 13? must be 12pt) for the lower bolts. 17 (19?)
mm*2 for the top. A ratcheting box end for the top is tits. I use a 6mm
wrench on the flat spots on the shock top to keep it from turning.
Is it a typical twelve point (double hex) or the more popular MBZ
A couple of socket wrenches of the appropriate size (6 pt are best), and
maybe a crescent or locking pliers to hold the upper shock bolt from
turning when you take the top nuts off. It is a pretty easy job. Make
sure you look at how all the rubber bits and washers are on there so you
can put
The lower bolts on mine were 12pointed.
-Rolf
Rich Thomas wrote:
A couple of socket wrenches of the appropriate size (6 pt are best),
and maybe a crescent or locking pliers to hold the upper shock bolt
from turning when you take the top nuts off. It is a pretty easy
job. Make sure you look
12pt socket worked properly.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Rolf wrote:
I think a 12pt 12mm (10? 13? must be 12pt) for the lower bolts. 17 (19?)
mm*2 for the top. A ratcheting box end for the top is tits. I use a 6mm
wrench on the flat spots on the shock top to keep it from turning.
Is it a typical
did rears on Saturday, haven't done fronts yet.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:34:21 -0500
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Installing front shocks on my 300TD wagon - should
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I don't recall that but you are probably right. I always suggest 6 pt
sockets so you don't round over the heads, but Benz probably has that
covered...
--R
Rolf wrote:
The lower bolts on mine were 12pointed.
-Rolf
Rich Thomas wrote:
A couple of socket wrenches of the appropriate size
On my buddy's 79 SL if I recall there were some big rubber bump stop
things but they weren't engaged with the car just sitting, only after
some travel.
--R
Mitch Haley wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
they are not under any load, just get enough room to get under at the
bolts.
If the shocks
My 300 SDL front shocks have a rubber bump stop. It does not come with the
new shock kit, about $8 each I think. They may last a long time before RR
is needed, but I couldn't tell condition until I was in there.
Harry
On my buddy's 79 SL if I recall there were some big rubber bump stop
harry watkins wrote:
My 300 SDL front shocks have a rubber bump stop. It does not come with
the new shock kit, about $8 each I think. They may last a long time
before RR is needed, but I couldn't tell condition until I was in there.
I was referring to a rebound stop. Is there something that
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It would be pretty hard to get under and in there with the tires on.
Stands and a jack
The Bilsteins come with em for the W123.
-Rolf
harry watkins wrote:
My 300 SDL front shocks have a rubber bump stop. It does not come
with the new shock kit, about $8 each I think. They may last a long
time before RR is needed, but I couldn't tell condition until I was
in there.
Harry
yea as long as you have a jackstand under it also
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Is it OK to install fornt shocks using simply a jack? I have done this
under supervision in the past, with the car on a lift.
1983 300TD wagon
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, haven't done fronts yet.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:34:21 -0500
From: Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Installing front shocks on my 300TD wagon - should
I try thisat home?
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These look like a super sized handle from a jump rope. Mine were Bilsteins
from Rusty's 40% October discount sale. Of course the SDL is a 126. To be
sure, check out his web site.
Harry
The Bilsteins come with em for the W123.
-Rolf
harry watkins wrote:
My 300 SDL front shocks have a
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