C2 Shock Absorber Replacement

[John L.]

I plan to replace the rear shocks on my '66 and want to do the job myself. It seems pretty straight forward, and just wanted to know if the job can be done by using a floorjack and jack stands to get the rear up in the air?
Thanks

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 Shock Absorber Replacement

I plan to replace the rear shocks on my '66 and want to do the job myself. It seems pretty straight forward, and just wanted to know if the job can be done by using a floorjack and jack stands to get the rear up in the air?
Thanks

John-----

Absolutely yes.

[W H.]

Re: C2 Shock Absorber Replacement

John -

As you noted, a pretty straight forward job. You'll be fine with properly placed jackstands - I just did mine 2 weeks ago. Be prepaired for some of the most corroded fasteners you'll see on your car. I sprayed all the fasteners with Kroil daily for a week and a couple were still a bear to break loose. Be carefull with the upper shock mounting bolt - if you round off the head you will have to cut it out........ask me how I know...........

Good Luck
Dave

PS - sorry for the crappy phone pix

[John H.]

Re: C2 Shock Absorber Replacement

I plan to replace the rear shocks on my '66 and want to do the job myself. It seems pretty straight forward, and just wanted to know if the job can be done by using a floorjack and jack stands to get the rear up in the air?
Thanks

John -

You will also want to jack up the trailing arm on each side to somewhere near normal ride height to ease removal and installation; if the trailing arm is "hanging" free, the downward spring load is holding the shock at full extension.