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gnj588d

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fitting front shockabsorbers?
« on: August 26, 2010, 12:15:40 »
Can someone tell me how to fit the front shocks I am having trouble trying to compress the shock enough to insert it is there a special to needed.Thanks.Mike ???

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Re: fitting front shockabsorbers?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2010, 14:01:16 »
Hello Mike,

There is a simple trick I use to install gas filled shocks.  Place a hose clamp around the rubber boot. Compress the shock. tighten the hose clamp so the shock stays in the compressed position during installation. Once you have the lower mounting in position release the clamp slowly and guide the top of the shock into its mounting!

I alwasy angle the lower mounting bolts on the front shock about 20-30 degrees off vertical prior to intstallation.  Also be careful not to release the front shocks until you are ready to guide the top of the shock into the mounting hole. If you miss the hole and hit the inside of the fender you could make an inside out dent in the body!
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
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gnj588d

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Re: fitting front shockabsorbers?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 15:52:54 »
Thanks Joe brilliant idea job done panic over an absolute doddle now for the test drive with new shocks and anti roll bar bushes cant wait ;D.Cheers .Mike

gnj588d

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Re: fitting front shockabsorbers?
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2010, 21:54:50 »
the car drives like a brand new Pagoda,a totally transfomed 230SL.Brilliant.Many thanks.Mike.