Reply With QuoteI'd avoid the route that leads to Magma stepping on your head.
Need advice. I'm trying to change front shocks.
I have already changed the rear shocks. Piece of cake. (4.5 hours worth of cake.)
Now, I can not get the old front shocks out of the car.I have the ^^ garage instructions. One persons say to remove the upper ball joint. One says to use a spring compressor while the shocks are still in the car. And, one says to remove the big bolt attaching the upper A arm to the frame. None of these seem to be a good alternative to me.
How does the members here get the old shocks out?
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
I'd avoid the route that leads to Magma stepping on your head.
San Diego method prevails around here...
http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda...tallation.html
Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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This is the best method.Originally Posted by tailchaser
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
Thanks guys, I off to the shop to get'er done.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
They're all wrong. Andy Hollis' method (as documented on theboard) is sooo much easier. Remove the long through bolt on the upper A-arm and be done with it.
When we did jigger's car, we did one front shock using the San Diego method, and the other using the Hollis method. No comparison - the Hollis method was easier. No breaker bars - or friends for extra leverage - required.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
I'd avoid the route that leads to Magma stepping on your head.
We got the shock out..
2005 Lava Orange MSM #601/1428
211 rwhp, 195 ft. lbs on 1/6/07
I'm working by myself. No one to step on me. I've got one shock out, but I think I'm about done for today. I'll hit it again bright and early in the morning, about 10 or 11.
The Hollis method must be easier than it looks. I may try that on the right side.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Yeah the Hollis method is good for one person. Just take the splash gaurd down halfway to make it easier.
Weird. I had no problem doing the San Diego method by myself the last time I had the suspension out. Couldn't get the long bolt out.
Thomas
V-to-the-Dub
All finished.
I did the Hollis method, long bolt at the top of the upper A arm, on the right side. It was a lot easier than the San Diego method. The bolt came out, and went back in, with no problems and not much effort. I could not get my torque wrench on the nut, so I torqued from the head end of the bolt. I hope it works out the same.
Also, I installed my new FM 25.4mm front sway bar. Very easy when done at the same time as the shocks.
Now, time to go terrorize the neighborhood, I mean a test.....
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Told ya so!All finished.
I did the Hollis method, long bolt at the top of the upper A arm, on the right side. It was a lot easier than the San Diego method. .....
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
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