Shock absorber install

[darkwolf]

Hey,

Just moving down to Levin tomorrow (Wednesday).

Sometime this week or next week I need to replace my shocks in my Celica. Unfortunately I won't have a place to do this or the tools as I'm heading down with clothes on back to start with.

Would any kind soul be able to provide me with a space and some tools and possibly a helping hand to do this? In return I can provide a couple or so dozen.

[Dell'Orto]

Just moving down to Levin tomorrow

I'm sorry to hear that.

[darkwolf]

Just moving down to Levin tomorrow

I'm sorry to hear that.

It's not as bad as it sounds. I live in Morrinsville at the moment.

Levin is like the big smoke in comparison.

[Dell'Orto]

Why on earth are you moving to Levin anyway? Why not somewhere infinitely more awesome, like Taihape.

[Sideros]

Taihape has a mega as New World now! Awesome.

[darkwolf]

It's where my new job is based. Almost double the money I'm on here with a fantastic opportunity. Would've been mad to turn it down.

But... that doesn't help my shock issue.

[Dell'Orto]

There are jobs in levin

Dunno if there are any members in Levin, but if you need a place to work I have a driveway + tools for africa.

[darkwolf]

Sounds good. Will PM you closer to the date to organise the day and beer type.

Cheers

[NILPSI]

If need be i may be able to help out also

Let me know

[Loudtoy]

And if you wish for someone closer and with access to brads tools
+ local knowledge of levin and reaplacing shocks in celica's i have all of above. I also have some tool of my own and access to spring compressors to do job if brads out of town and has his dog gaurding the tool shed again

[darkwolf]

Well why don't we turn it into a get together day. I have the shocks now but I'll be buggered if I know how to do them myself.

I've done the rears on a bluebird before but this seems more complex.

I can't have it where I currently am as it's my new boss' place and it would be a bit rude to go inviting people round. But if someone volunteers a place and a time (weekends are best). I have bought those cheap spring compressors from Super CHeap as they tended to do the trick last time.

I was thinking about doing them next saturday if anyone is available then.

[Dell'Orto]

Bring it to a meet, we can do it there great way to meet the locals!

[darkwolf]

I think it may take a bit longer than a meet to do 4 shocks. Also, wednesdays aren't remarkable fantastic for me.

[Loudtoy]

I think it may take a bit longer than a meet to do 4 shocks. Also, wednesdays aren't remarkable fantastic for me.

An hour should be plenty of time of ou have the tools and all.

[darkwolf]

OK then so 7 PM ashley st car park this wed night?

[Dell'Orto]

Yep, I'm game. If we all bring a toolbox and work on one corner each, we could have it done in half an hour.
I'll bring my big jack and some stands

[Loudtoy]

Yep, I'm game. If we all bring a toolbox and work on one corner each, we could have it done in half an hour.
I'll bring my big jack and some stands

I think i might come in as well, haven't been to one for a while myself so best come in so you can all see what the stress of married life does to one's hair :0
Will also bring tools and a jack and stands - and a torch

[darkwolf]

I'll bring all my tools I have with me in Levin atm...

1 sping compressor kit,
1 torque wrench,
1 1/2" socket extension,
1 3/8" Spark PLug socket (didn't look at it properly when I bought it)
1 tyre iron,
1 Hub cover remover thingee (read oil filter remover),

OH and I guess I'll bring:
The car,
The shocks,
new Split pins,
and myself.

See you all there

[Dell'Orto]

Now they are complete struts and not inserts eh? Inserts will be nigh on impossible to do without a vice.

[darkwolf]

The rears are complete struts. As for the fronts you just need a monkey wrench. and a hammer. It's how we did it with the bluebird.