Hartspank Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I purchased KYB shocks and struts for my '88 turbo. I've noticed that there is a KYB conversion kit available. Is this something I really need? Can I easily fabricate something? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger.svoboda Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I just put front and rears on my 86. The rears don't need the fancy cap that went over the three studs. The non adjustable shocks just had three washer head bolts direct to the body. But they will fit if you want to use them. The fronts pretty much the same. You do need the piece that replaces the gland nut of the adjustable shock. Be sure you get the piece for the adjustable shocks the regular stock shocks were about 2mm less in diameter. The pieces came with the shocks I bought. I don't know if boots for the shocks are necessary but some folks put them on. Be sure you tighten down the mounting cap nut securely. I used an impact wrench and held the shaft with a piece of emery cloth wrapped around the shaft with my hand. Don't use ViseGrips like someone did in one post. You scar the shaft might as well buy another set of shocks. If you use hand wrench then there are flats I believe to hold it. Be sure you do that before you start installing them. Need spring compressor for the front. struts easy to remove. Knuckle arm bolts, remove the caliper first, and the three under the hood. Release the sway bar bolt to the control arm and you can push down enough to get the strut out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartspank Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger.svoboda Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Oh by the way! If you haven't done your bushings you won't notice quite so much with the new shocks. Set of poly bushings, new tie rod ends and ball joints will make you think you are driving a different car. I'd put your money there first. But I guess you alread bought the shocks. Even so since you are going to have the car up in the air DO the bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartspank Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Yeah that would be nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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