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Old Apr 4, 2022 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Palatka
Has anyone changed the rear struts on an 2003 Monte Carlo? does anyone have any insight that would make it easier for me?
Ratcheting box wrench for the top of the towers... Your knuckles will thank you!
 
Old Apr 4, 2022 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by wht02monte
Ratcheting box wrench for the top of the towers... Your knuckles will thank you!
I ordered the entire strut assembly from Rock Auto. I don’t want to mess with putting the struts in a piece at the time.

As I see it I only need to take the bolts off of the strut in the trunk, lift the car disconnect the bottom of the strut pull it out and reinstall everything as I took it apart in reverse mode. I have looked at the car and I will guess at seven bolts total.
 
Old Apr 4, 2022 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Palatka
I ordered the entire strut assembly from Rock Auto. I don’t want to mess with putting the struts in a piece at the time.

As I see it I only need to take the bolts off of the strut in the trunk, lift the car disconnect the bottom of the strut pull it out and reinstall everything as I took it apart in reverse mode. I have looked at the car and I will guess at seven bolts total.
I also had to unhook the ARB but thats no big deal..
 
Old Apr 4, 2022 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Palatka
I don’t want to mess with putting the struts in a piece at the time.
There goes all the fun of using some sketchy spring compressors to precariously hold hundreds of pounds of pent up spring energy while you ratchet on one side.

Kidding of course, you definitely made the right call with quick struts.
 
Old Apr 4, 2022 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bumpin96monte
There goes all the fun of using some sketchy spring compressors to precariously hold hundreds of pounds of pent up spring energy while you ratchet on one side.

Kidding of course, you definitely made the right call with quick struts.
I’m too old to do it the hard way. I enjoy working on my own cars, too a point and then it goes to a shop here in town.
 
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