97 xj6 shock absorbers

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Feb 28, 2012 | 05:17 PM

Kawi04636

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97 xj6 shock absorbers

I was told i need 4 new shock absorbers. I was quoted 75$ a piece, but im wondering if i can do the labor myself in my driveway. Are there any specialty tools or suggestions about schock removal clearance? Thanks

Feb 29, 2012 | 03:25 AM

Grant Francis

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Fronts are simple enough.

Rears are going to test your skills a tad. Look in the archives/FAQ and there are many, many posts re the rears. NOT a nice job in anyones book.

Feb 29, 2012 | 11:03 AM

Kawi04636

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Shocks

After careful consideration and a lot of shopping around i decedid to order Bilstein. i found the touring shocks for 82.99 which was the least expensive i have seen. The cheapest i found monroes for were 57.00 so after reading i ordered the bilsteins. Are these a good shocks to go with or am i throwing my money away.

Feb 29, 2012 | 11:43 AM

Roger95

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Bilsteins are great shocks To be sure they are expensive... I don't do the type of driving where I can justify the price of Bilsteins and will be trying the Monroes shortly.