Shocks

[Flat sixx]

I'm wondering if it is possible to change shocks on a 82 sc without a lift. I have completely stock suspension. Doing it on jack stands if possible? Any advice would be great

[zedsn]

Why not? Can you get the car off of the ground one corner at a time with a jack?

[puddy]

I did mine really easily using two jack stands under the front torsion bar caps.

Porsche 911 Shock Replacement | 911 (1965-89) - 930 Turbo (1975-89) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article

[Driven97]

It's actually easier than most cars because your 911 has no coil springs.

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Thanks for the shout out puddy!, glad our tech articles made it easy for you.


-Dmitry

Originally Posted by puddy

I did mine really easily using two jack stands under the front torsion bar caps.

Porsche 911 Shock Replacement | 911 (1965-89) - 930 Turbo (1975-89) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

I changed out suspension on the ground with jack stands once just fine. A lift definitely makes it easier, but it can be done without one no problem. Maybe you can check out the QuickJack for feature projects like this in your garage. Good luck with the install.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/905491-free-ground-shipping-purchase-quickjack-lift.html

[suckho]

No need for lift. The tricky part was to get all stuck parts off

[Flat sixx]

Thanks everybody. My friend who is a Porsche tech made it like it's impossible without a lift. Add that to the liist of winter projects

[wrxnofx]

Originally Posted by Flat sixx

Thanks everybody. My friend who is a Porsche tech made it like it's impossible without a lift. Add that to the liist of winter projects

Sounds to me your friend should make up for his bunk advice by letting you put your car on his lift.

[chrisbruck]

It's easy on jack stands... no worse than doing brake work. Just make sure it's stable before you get under it.

[No Sweat]

more fun cleaning all the old oil out of the front struts !!

[Trackrash]

Originally Posted by Flat sixx

Thanks everybody. My friend who is a Porsche tech made it like it's impossible without a lift. Add that to the liist of winter projects

Has he ever worked on an air cooled Porsche?

I have done suspension work on my 911 many times with jack stands. It's not a problem.

[will hung]

I completely disassembled my front and rear suspension and refurbished it while on jackstands.

The rear top bolts are tricky due to the CIS intake being in the way. Get ready to work blind. I supported my engine and did a partial drop to access them.