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01-26-2006, 07:37 PM
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How to change shocks and struts on 1995 GSX
There's a knocking noise that's coming from my left rear tire. It only happens over bumps. Basically, it sounds like the strut mount. I was thinking if I'm going to replace that, might as well do the whole thing. Anyone have a guide or good website that explains the steps and indicates the tools you need.
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01-26-2006, 08:36 PM
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Re: How to change shocks and struts on 1995 GSX
just shocks no sturts. could be your spring. You will need a ratchet and sockets but an impact wrench works better. A spring compressor, and replacement parts
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01-26-2006, 10:28 PM
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Re: How to change shocks and struts on 1995 GSX
I bet your shock/strut/whatever you want to call it is blown. I've never heard of a spring clunking. Go buy yourself a Haynes/Chiltons manual, it will tell you everything you need to do. You have a DSM, so you can bet on something else breaking that you'll have to fix
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01-26-2006, 10:50 PM
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Re: How to change shocks and struts on 1995 GSX
thanks for the info. so I've got most of the tools except for the spring compressor. apparently autozone rents those but will it work for my car. also, how hard is it use them.
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01-26-2006, 10:52 PM
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Re: How to change shocks and struts on 1995 GSX
very straight foward, all you have to do basically is tighten a nut. and Thor, for the record I had a spring clunk on my moms camry lol, well really it was a bad mount but close enough
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01-26-2006, 11:04 PM
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Re: How to change shocks and struts on 1995 GSX
 Ok, well I guess I have now .
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Build on hold until I get a good paying job, either in school or once I get out. At that time a full tear down and complete rebuild should be in order. The Purple People Eater will ride again... January 2011 can't come soon enough.
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01-26-2006, 11:12 PM
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Re: How to change shocks and struts on 1995 GSX
Get a breaker bar just incase. Especially on a 95. IT is the best tool I have in my tool box when it comes to taking of old bolts. There are simply some places an impact gun can't reach.
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01-26-2006, 11:14 PM
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Re: How to change shocks and struts on 1995 GSX
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