just got a full set of Edelbrock's for my truck and I don't have a floor jack, just the standard jack that comes with the F150 under the passenger seat..


is this enough to do the install? or should I get a "real" jack to do this?

I'm just afraid of wrestling with the rear shocks and having that jack fall out and the truck smush me lol

nice thought huh?

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[This message has been edited by patrickjp (edited 04-19-2001).]

 

yeah, I've been calling around too..

sheesh, some of these places out here wanna charge me out the a$$.. 100 bucks (25 per shock), 152 bucks(70 somethin an hour)...

damn

 

"should I do myself" ... Hu huhuhuhuh. Hu huhuhuhuh.

Sorry. I couldn't resist. -Joel

 

patrickjp,

I called some local 4x4 shops and was quoted $40 to install shocks that I bring to them.

I could do it myself, like you I have no floor jack and no jack stands. I could rent them, but the cost in time and materials is not worth it for me. $40 is cheep for my time.

Regards,

Sean
SLC, UT

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patrick
i would try to find a partner just hit the street corners shouldnt be no problem findin one pretty cheap but if all else fails do yourself lol couldnt resist
JJ

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ahahaha you guys got issues man

hey JJ, wanna tell us all about your exprience on that streetcorner? Sounds like you found yourself a great deal!!

lol

 

I have never used a jack to put shocks on. Just bolt on one end, line up the other end to where its going then cut the compresson strap on it. The bottom bolt sometimes is hard to get in this way, but it works.

 

Only reason you may need a jack to change shocks is so you have room to get below truck. Jack not needed to change shocks. Either way, never trust a jack(truck or floor). Always use a jack stand when under a vehicle!!!!!PERIOD
We certainly don't want to lose any vital(F150 owner) members of society.

PS: I'm married with children. Have to do myself all the time. Something to do with the ingredients of wedding cake I think!

Harleyrider

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thx for the advice guys!

I think I will take the mission on myself or changing these shocks..

I was wondering about the jack situation because I swapped out my shocks on my old Mazda B2000 (had a lift, made it easy) I'll post how it goes.. no getting smushed hehe

Harlyrider, that's a beautiful Softtail bud.. really really like that Bike..

Had a friend who owned a 61 panhead w/suicide shift and a 53 Knucklehead, ever since hanging around those bikes, I've been a true admirer of quality HD's

 

Howdy!

Patrickjp,

Hmmm, a couple of bucks (or even a couple hundred) versus being "smushed" under a truck? The first option might be a little (or a lot) less expensive.

Just a thought.

Have a nice day.

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patrickjp,
Thanks for the compliment on my bike. I need to post some new photo's of it but my free web host want let me update my site. Da$% freebies!

Good luck with the install and take pride in a job accomplished on your own!

HR