2001goldGTP Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 So i have new rear shocks and i am ready to install them but according to the GM service manual i need a special rear leaf spring compressor. Is there a way to do it without the compressor? If not does anyone want to loan or sell me their compressor? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 You can do it without a compressor: http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/15744-W-Body-Rear-Strut-Replacement?highlight=struts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55trucker Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Consider picking up one of these.......... http://www.lelong.com.my/alignment-camber-locator-gauge-1230-aaronngu77--aaronngu77-I97229-2007-01-Sale-I.htm (disregard THAT particular website) they are a lifesaver when it comes to getting the camber angle right where it needs to be after you've finished the job, if you do it properly an alignment shop is not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001goldGTP Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 That youtube video is not like my 90. Its a lot more like my 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001goldGTP Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I need to bend the mono leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 That youtube video is not like my 90. Its a lot more like my 2001 The directions John typed out = the reason I linked there. If you scribe marks all around the knuckle, it's not that hard to get it aligned almost exactly as it was before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001goldGTP Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ok i will have to try that. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitzel Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 The directions John typed out = the reason I linked there. If you scribe marks all around the knuckle, it's not that hard to get it aligned almost exactly as it was before. My 1992 CS manual says that effectively the only way to adjust rear camber is to elongate (ie: make oblong) the holes in the strut itself (and the auxiliary spring mount) with some sort of file. When changing the rear struts, what else is there really to align? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 My 1992 CS manual says that effectively the only way to adjust rear camber is to elongate (ie: make oblong) the holes in the strut itself (and the auxiliary spring mount) with some sort of file. When changing the rear struts, what else is there really to align? Even without elongating the holes, the relationship of the strut to knuckle can somewhat be altered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitzel Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Even without elongating the holes, the relationship of the strut to knuckle can somewhat be altered. Really? How? Everything seemed to be rock-solid tight. BTW, OP, you will need an auxiliary spring compressor. I personally used a long carriage bolt, 3 nuts, and a washer. But failing that, there is a special tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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