ulrichd

Just took off the jackstands. Happiness is 4 brand new Bilsteins under your 911 - and I did it myself. A big thank you to those of you who took time to answer my many questions.

Best advice was to compress the front shocks 4-5 times before fitting them uder the fender. Also thanks for the important reminder to break the shocks in - I KNOW I would be hammering down some pockmarked road looking for rattles right about now. I caught a huge break during the passenger shock removal when the threaded pin in the top didn't spin and I was able to work with just a rachet.

Oh yeah, I learned to listen to tool advice. I bought a regular 17mm wrench for removal of the top shock bolts in the back against the advice to get a ratched type. Needless to say I was back at Sear 20 mins. later

I am looking forward to doing the turbo tie-rods. At least you can reach everything there.

Capt. Carrera

Congrats! You should be proud of yourself. Now you've just got to phych yourself up for the ordeal of getting the old tie-rods out.

SeattlePorsche

Strong work! Tie rods are harder IMO than the shocks. The hardest part is loosening the tie rod from the rack. They are loctited in so can be tough. You know where to find us!

Have fun with the new ride.

theiceman

Great work Ulrich .. I t sure is a great sense of satisfaction when you are done isn't it !

e911

Great work!!! Bring on the turbo tie rods!!!!!!!!

afinepoint

There are some good recent posts on tie rod work. Check back when ready.

I did the turbo tie rod change out a few weeks back. Lots of good advice on that thread.

I agree with preparing yourself. Getting them spun off of the steering rack is a bear. You will be sore. Make sure the car is rock solid on jack stands as you will be putting a lot of pushing/pulling/jerking force on the steering components.

Take your time and go slow. Good luck.

Reg

theiceman

I really had no problem at all getting them out of the rack when I did mine, but I DID remove the sway bar to replace the bushings, with that out of the way I was able to get lots of leverage on the tie rod to use it as it's own wrench.

Good luck

Edward

Kudos to you, Ulrich! Lots of work, but satisfaction (and $$ saved) are what you get in return.


Edward

DanS911

Aahh yes part of the joy of owning an older P-car.
Well Done!