Re: Step by step shock replacement guide

[alex.fadeev@xxxxxxxxxxx]

"John Bolhuis" <bolhuijo@domain.elided> wrote:
> On Mon, 17 Feb 2003 alex.fadeev@domain.elided wrote:
> 
> > "leo nicholson" <leonicholson@domain.elided> wrote:
> > > Does anyone have instructions for replacing the rear shocks on a
> > > 1987 325ic convertible?
> > 
> > 1. Pull the rear trunk lining to get access to the rear shock mounts.
> > This is the single longest and most PITA step. You can do this days or
> > weeks in advance. Consider installing GC RSMs (www.ground-control.com)
> > to skip this step in the future. They allow you to unbolt the shock 
> > from the mount from inside the wheel well.
> 
>  And once you get all that lining pulled out of your trunk, you're
> going to throw a fit.  Because on the convertible models, the tops of
> the rear shocks are found inside the top storage compartment, not
> accessible from the trunk.  ;)

I stand corrected. 

alex f (topless car deprived)

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