Project: rear shock replacement

SargeW · Mar 30, 2015

I am trying to determine if I can take on the job of replacing my rear shocks for new Koni's. I did the fronts already without too much difficulty.

The rears look a little tighter space wise, and I hope that the rear tires don't have to come off to get to the upper bolts.

Anyone else accomplish this and can offer any tips? The rig is on a Freightliner XC 37' chassis.

catblaster · Mar 30, 2015

Sarge, I did it on our old Oshkosh/freightliner , just before I went on oxygen. It was a bugger and If I remember right I had to use a pipe wrench in one spot because I didn't want to take the tires off to get to the backside of the bolt. If I could do it as sick as I was I bet you can. I took several hours and some blood. Not near as easy as the front ones......good luck..Will

SargeW · Mar 31, 2015

Thanks for the advice Will. I think I can, I think I can..........

Wizard46 · Mar 31, 2015

From my experience on changing them on my previous Ford chassis, PB Blaster will be your best friend. I broke a 1 1/8" wrench trying to loosen the bolt on one of mine.

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