how to change raer shocks on a 1961 corvette

Asked by stabu66 Sep 26, 2014 at 02:06 PM about the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

need help getting to top shock mounting bolt.

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Here is a picture of the rear shock and mounts. It looks like you need two cans of beer, long arms, a curved box wrench, and an arm that bends just behind the wrist. If you can put it on a lift that allows the wheel to hang, then remove the wheel to reach all the parts. I really should be an easy reach with the proper tools. A boxed end wrench with a 60 degree bend may reach the top nut. The hanging suspension may drop enough to make reaching it easier.

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