Buick666 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 So i'm looking right now on rockauto.com and can't seem to find any full front shock assemblies for my Regal. Is there another site that sells some or i'm stuck buying everything a part?? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l67ss Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 The fronts use a cartrigue, wont b any assembies available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick666 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 The fronts use a cartrigue, wont b any assembies available Okay... then what parts do i need to rebuild my front shocks?? I'm looking on rockauto as we speak and i'm a little lost.... i'm used to J-Bodies. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55trucker Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 To replace the front shock cartridges you need this....... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-4533 they are replaced *in the car*, one doesn't have to remove the struts from the car to service them, although the process can be difficult if the strut cap retainer doesn't come apart with relative ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001goldGTP Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 i bought the GM j-tools to do the job, i searched ebay and bought them. i would just buy what is in the link above from summit and have an impact gun on stand by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipPieFarmer Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I just did mine . The hex head might be obsolete. If so u gonna need the universal strut removel tool. U need one of the "double d" adaptors. Mine was next to biggest double d. Their were 4 sizes. 3 trips to part store to figure it out. Hope that helps. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipPieFarmer Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 If you remove just the cartridge then you need strut mount, bumper, and bellows. If.you remove the entire assembly and take it apart you can also replace the lower spring seat and isolator with a mount kit from AutoZone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I've done my fronts twice without the tool, it sucks a little but a pipe wrench will fit between the coils and turn the nut-retainer-thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick666 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I just need to know which parts that i need beside the cartridge,i have a friend that will install everything for me for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipPieFarmer Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 If you remove just the cartridge then you need strut mount, bumper, and bellows. If.you remove the entire assembly and take it apart you can also replace the lower spring seat and isolator with a mount kit from AutoZone here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick666 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Cool thanks ^ But if my shock mounts and bearing are still good... can i simply change the cartridges and springs only?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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