S10 Blazer Rear Shock Removal
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S10 Blazer Rear Shock Removal
1991 s10 blazer 4x4. I was going to attempt replacing the completely rotted rear shocks on this blazer, but before attempting I realized removing them is almost impossible.
First, you can't get a socket, or wrench, on the upper nuts. The shock itself blocks a socket from going on straight. No room for a wrench. Second, you have to back it up, preventing the upper bolts from spinning while removing the nuts. Once again, no room for wrenches up there.
The upper bolts/nuts are what's holding me back from even attempting this job. It's just an old plow vehicle, but I'm going to be using it as a daily driver for some time while I work on my C10. I was able to replace the front shocks, would be nice to replace the rears.
First, you can't get a socket, or wrench, on the upper nuts. The shock itself blocks a socket from going on straight. No room for a wrench. Second, you have to back it up, preventing the upper bolts from spinning while removing the nuts. Once again, no room for wrenches up there.
The upper bolts/nuts are what's holding me back from even attempting this job. It's just an old plow vehicle, but I'm going to be using it as a daily driver for some time while I work on my C10. I was able to replace the front shocks, would be nice to replace the rears.
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I did the ones on my 93 with using a box end on top and a extension and socket on bottom. I do remember it taking about 2 hours though. Rusty crappy bolts. 2 people maybe?
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