Do I need any special tools to replace my struts?

**ZandSS** · 03-24-2006, 03:44 PM

I'm going to replace my shocks and struts on my 2000 SS. I know I will need a spring compressor. Are there any other specialty tools needed to replace the strut?

As far as the compressor, I'm going to get one of the "clam shell"types. Any pros or cons on the type of spring compressor?

Thanks.

**mbrownin** · 03-24-2006, 04:18 PM

Other than spring compressor, no special tools needed.

**ZandSS** · 03-25-2006, 09:08 AM

Thanks. By the way, your taste in cars is impeccable and your color choice excellent.

**WinSomeLoseNone** · 03-26-2006, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by ZandSS

Thanks. By the way, your taste in cars is impeccable and your color choice excellent.

I agree, although apparently im not in the same pay bracket

z28..

**PureSpeed** · 03-27-2006, 06:18 AM

haha Ive got a Z-28 M6 but mines an '02

**ntymd8r** · 03-28-2006, 04:03 AM

Originally Posted by ZandSS

I'm going to replace my shocks and struts on my 2000 SS. I know I will need a spring compressor. Are there any other specialty tools needed to replace the strut?

As far as the compressor, I'm going to get one of the "clam shell"types. Any pros or cons on the type of spring compressor?

Thanks.

A spring compressor, definitely, and you just might need some sort of GRINDER! My driver side shock bolt was rusted solid to the shock shaft. I was freakin out because I couldn't get the top spring perch off and I couldn't drive anywhere to get help. But I remembered I had a brand new die grinder for my air compressor and sawed that beotch off! Good luck!

kaichele1 · 03-31-2006, 01:38 PM

i'm going to do the same thing... but i can't seem to find a spring compressor anywhere.... any ideas?

**BIG D's SS** · 03-31-2006, 01:40 PM

If you know someone at a dealership that is who did mine. I just used there spring compressor and was done in 10 mminutes.

**PureSpeed** · 04-03-2006, 05:32 PM

yea my neighbor owns a dealership 2 miles from our houses...he let me borrow his when i did mine.

**mrr23** · 04-10-2006, 05:20 PM

you will need a torx socket bit as well. i think T50. there are two bolts under the master cylinder that have torx heads on them. to access one of them, you will need to remove the master cylinder from the brake booster. you do not need to remove the brake lines from the master cylinder to do this.

**ntimid8r** · 04-11-2006, 07:39 AM

Autozone rents out tools. Give them a try.

**Killer_bluebird** · 04-11-2006, 10:19 AM

Impact wrench or Grinder! I spent 1/2 hr trying to break loose the rusted bolts in the front shocks. I was surprised how bad it was considering the car is not that old.