sjpatejak

What size socket do I need to replace the rear shocks on an '86 944 turbo?

krystar

should be either a 17 or 19. guessing prob 19

Potomac-Greg

Lower rear shock bolt is a big ***** isn't it? Like 22mm?

pontifex4

(I think) the top is 19, bottom is 22mm.

n_hall

19 and 22 sound right. it's been awhile though

till_that_day

Yes 22 sounds right for lower. just did them a month or so ago.

just make sure to use your good impact, or a big ol' breaker bar+hammer. mine had never been out and kinda gave me a little run. Beautiful, clean looking bolts when they did though being in a blind hole.

ideola

FWIW, the lower shock bolt is an M14. Very hard to come by in the proper length (NLA from Porsche, and not a standard length available at your local hardware store), so take care you don't damage it on removal. If it's stuck, hit it with some penetrating oil, let it sit overnight, and then use a good quality impact gun to hammer on it. You'll have a better chance getting it removed without busting the head off.