installing Rear KYB only shocks with factory springs question
#1
installing Rear KYB shocks with factory springs question
My local shop couldn't put the new shocks and old springs together. The top collet/cover wouldn't fit inside without hitting the jaws of the compressor. So I took it to 3 more shops and all of them the jaws wouldn't fit or the jaws fit but the compressor was 2 small. So if anyone has install the KYB shocks specifically and have any pics of the compressor and install please share with me. I asked on FB as well and have some leads. I may end up going to a actualy dealership ugh just gonna cost more than a local shop to do it if they even can. Unfortunately they are appointment only right now so I can't just walk in and ask if they can do it.
I looked at maybe doing the make your own with brake discs since I have all 4. But it won't work either due to the way the kyb shocks are setup.
Pics
I looked at maybe doing the make your own with brake discs since I have all 4. But it won't work either due to the way the kyb shocks are setup.
Pics
Last edited by Rescue119; 06-01-2020 at 05:51 PM.
#3
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pacific Northwest USA
Posts: 24,866
Received 10,920 Likes
on
7,174 Posts
Make your own compressor:
Welcome to Jag-lovers - Members Photo Viewing Page
I've seen similar made of steel
Cheers
DD
Welcome to Jag-lovers - Members Photo Viewing Page
I've seen similar made of steel
Cheers
DD
#4
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pacific Northwest USA
Posts: 24,866
Received 10,920 Likes
on
7,174 Posts
#5
#6
Make your own compressor:
Welcome to Jag-lovers - Members Photo Viewing Page
I've seen similar made of steel
Cheers
DD
Welcome to Jag-lovers - Members Photo Viewing Page
I've seen similar made of steel
Cheers
DD
I looked at using the old brake disc method but you cant compress the springs from the top and bottom. Only way is using outer compressors with jaws
#7
The following users liked this post:
Greg in France (06-02-2020)
Trending Topics
#8
Ya your the 2nd person to say that style is what you used. I've seen them for sale on Amazon but I think they are cheap materials. I'm having trouble finding a well built set. I'll keep lookin but at least now I have 2 people with the same answer so I'm.on the right path.
The following 2 users liked this post by Rescue119:
Grant Francis (06-02-2020),
Greg in France (06-02-2020)
#9
The following 2 users liked this post by Greg in France:
Doug (06-02-2020),
Grant Francis (06-02-2020)
#10
The following 2 users liked this post by baxtor:
Doug (06-02-2020),
Grant Francis (06-02-2020)
#11
Find someone with a Branick. They make quick work of it. Most shops have one. The small threaded rod claw type also can work but it's precarious and not for me at this stage of my life. If you have the space and plan to tinker... older models like the 7600 can be had for about 300$. The older model cant do the large struts found on newer cars and trucks and aren't rated for them so for insurance reason shops sell them. They're perfect for the home gamer.
,
,
#13
#14
#15
Good news...went to chrysler dealership that I bought my 2019 van from and the guy takes a shock and spring says I'll be right back, comes back 5 minutes later done lol. I said heres 3 more. 30 minutes done. Charged me 1/2 hr labour which is 60 bucks plus tax which was 78 but I had a 500 dollar gift card I got when I bought the van so didn't cost me anything.
Thanks for all the help though.
Thanks for all the help though.
The following users liked this post:
Grant Francis (06-02-2020)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
EastRando
XJS ( X27 )
8
04-01-2014 07:27 AM
brianshaw009
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 )
9
03-09-2013 07:37 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)