Installing a new rear deck lid shock.

[samourai71]

Hi, regretting not changing it while the motor was out this winter.
How hard is it to change the 1 shock, it looks like the space to reach the back is a little tight?
Any advice.

Thank you in advance.

[MindtrapX]

I'm doing mine right now.
Left was a bit rough to get to, but it wasn't too bad.
I am trying to remove the one on the right now.
Previous owner must have lost all the pins in the back, so he used an allen bolt with 2 nuts. Proving to be difficult to remove.
On the plus side, I have a K&N filter installed and once removed it gives pretty good access.
You shouldn't have too much trouble.
Good luck.

[universeman]

Take a magnet and put it on the clip so you don't lose it - trust me that thing wants to fly off into your engine compartment and hide. That's key. Another way is to tie a string to it and let the other end of the string dangle to the floor (or tape it to the car)

Everything else is super easy, access is a little tight however. Lift/retract the lid once you have the clip off, this will help you get the bolt out.

Nice maintenance improvement, makes working on the engine a lot better

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by MindtrapX

I am trying to remove the one on the right now.
Previous owner must have lost all the pins in the back, so he used an allen bolt with 2 nuts.

I`m pretty sure that`s stock because the 1st nut is welded to the bracket.

[MindtrapX]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

I`m pretty sure that`s stock because the 1st nut is welded to the bracket.

This I did not know. That may be my issue. I soaked it with some PB Blaster last night. I'll have another look at it this evening.
Thanks for the heads up!

[Flat6pac]

Good, you got that done.
Now, time to change the left front hood shock and get the clip back on.
Bruce

[sugarwood]

Put a pillow down and kneel. That helps.
I used a small 1/4" ratchet to loosen the retaining nuts/bolts.
I also spread a towel under the shocks, in case the bolt fell down.

[samourai71]

Thx guys for the tips, I only have a shock on the left side but I see the right side has a place for a second shock. Maybe an option?

Obviously I'm thinking of a heavy duty shock, especially if there's only going to be 1.

I will give it a go after ordering and receiving the shock.
And then the 2 front shocks will be next.

BTW Are the front and back shocks the same or different?

[Helix8]

Consider going with a mechanical hood strut - works great and are extremely well made - check out 356racing.com website - no affiliation just glad I'm using these

[tmadden2]

I've had good luck using a long hemostat for this job. They'll lock onto the clip and you can push and pull them to get them off.


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[sky1jord]

Originally Posted by samourai71

Thx guys for the tips, I only have a shock on the left side but I see the right side has a place for a second shock. Maybe an option?

Obviously I'm thinking of a heavy duty shock, especially if there's only going to be 1.

I will give it a go after ordering and receiving the shock.
And then the 2 front shocks will be next.

BTW Are the front and back shocks the same or different?

Front and back are definitely different.
Supporting the rear requires only the left side shock. My understanding is that a right side rear shock is only required if you're running a Turbo Tail (more weight to support).
Only purchase the Heavy Duty shocks, the standard ones don't last long (ask me how I know)
Tying some dental floss or similar to the clips can be useful when the clips are invariably dropped.
Haven't tried it, but the hemostat idea sounds great.

[samourai71]

Makes sense (for the turbo tail).
Interesting options for the shocks, but I think I'll stick to a more original setting.
And I'll definitely go with some heavy duty ones.

I heard that (more in the rear) that the heat of the motor is one of the reason these shock don't have a long lifespan. Is that true?

[Leebag]

Here's I did mine. Used a mechanic wire to hold the clip in place. Never loose any clips at all.