Are the front shocks a 2 man job? Special tools needed?
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I tightened up the lower bolts, and left it alone.
I'd ask a local guy to use his magic gun to saw off the top, so I can finish the job. But, I don't think the XJ is driveable with the top bolt removed. The shock could fall down and get caught in the rims maybe. I don't trust the fake advice being given by trolls on these forums anymore, either.
So, I'll just take it to the dealer once he can make an appointment. Normally, in these parts, it can take a few weeks for them to see you. I will have them install my rear shocks while it's there. I don't have the air compressor tools for that job, either. I'll stick with the basic stuff.
I'd ask a local guy to use his magic gun to saw off the top, so I can finish the job. But, I don't think the XJ is driveable with the top bolt removed. The shock could fall down and get caught in the rims maybe. I don't trust the fake advice being given by trolls on these forums anymore, either.
So, I'll just take it to the dealer once he can make an appointment. Normally, in these parts, it can take a few weeks for them to see you. I will have them install my rear shocks while it's there. I don't have the air compressor tools for that job, either. I'll stick with the basic stuff.
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Anyone reading this thread in the future should realize that doing the shocks on a rusted old XJ may be a job best left for the professionals if they don't have friends with expert tools and years of mechanical experience. When I take it to the mechanic, I am very interested in seeing what sort of tool he has that will remove that top bolt blocked under the master cylinder.
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I tightened up the lower bolts, and left it alone.
I'd ask a local guy to use his magic gun to saw off the top, so I can finish the job. But, I don't think the XJ is driveable with the top bolt removed. The shock could fall down and get caught in the rims maybe. I don't trust the fake advice being given by trolls on these forums anymore, either.
So, I'll just take it to the dealer once he can make an appointment. Normally, in these parts, it can take a few weeks for them to see you. I will have them install my rear shocks while it's there. I don't have the air compressor tools for that job, either. I'll stick with the basic stuff.
I'd ask a local guy to use his magic gun to saw off the top, so I can finish the job. But, I don't think the XJ is driveable with the top bolt removed. The shock could fall down and get caught in the rims maybe. I don't trust the fake advice being given by trolls on these forums anymore, either.
So, I'll just take it to the dealer once he can make an appointment. Normally, in these parts, it can take a few weeks for them to see you. I will have them install my rear shocks while it's there. I don't have the air compressor tools for that job, either. I'll stick with the basic stuff.
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Where do you live?
http://www.lowes.com/pd_241285-353-E...ductId=1207883
I need some more, but there should be a cheaper pack/ quantity at the store.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_241285-353-E...ductId=1207883
I need some more, but there should be a cheaper pack/ quantity at the store.
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Are dremel cutting wheels all the same quality, or are you supposed to buy better quality cutting wheels separately, and throw the free ones in the garbage? If they vary in quality, this may explain why my dremel with freebie cutting wheels made almost no impact on the bolt or washer.
The decent ones are of the same construction as those used on real grinders, like this:
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It's so cute. It's going to be a real grinding disc when it grows up!
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