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jax55 · 05-31-2019, 06:13 PM

I just today finished install the shock kit from ebay mentioned above. I chose it because there was not drilling of the front axle. I have not driven it yet, waiting to get the grease seals for the drums.
The install was pretty straight forward, BUT I would suggest looking at/ printing the user instructions on the internet (search "www.apexinds.com").
The instructions that come with the kit are minimal, both together are pretty good.
There are good tips and the visual helps in determining position of brackets, possible drilling of rear backing plate for new provided bolts.
I found all the fit well, BUT the upper front bracket bolt holes were a little small due to powder coat build up... I just threaded to bolts through the holes to preserve the coating.
Sorry for length of post.

05-31-2019, 06:13 PM	#9
jax55 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 329	Re: Installing Modern shocks I just today finished install the shock kit from ebay mentioned above. I chose it because there was not drilling of the front axle. I have not driven it yet, waiting to get the grease seals for the drums. The install was pretty straight forward, BUT I would suggest looking at/ printing the user instructions on the internet (search "www.apexinds.com"). The instructions that come with the kit are minimal, both together are pretty good. There are good tips and the visual helps in determining position of brackets, possible drilling of rear backing plate for new provided bolts. I found all the fit well, BUT the upper front bracket bolt holes were a little small due to powder coat build up... I just threaded to bolts through the holes to preserve the coating. Sorry for length of post.