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I'm installing my KYB gas shocks on the Barracuda. The final step of my suspension upgrade.
I bought KG4509 front and KG5511 rear from rock auto on sale. I have used these before and was happy with them. I know they will give me that last little bit of firmness that my Barracuda is now lacking.Shocks are the last thing I need for my suspension. Which KYB's did you go with?
Not sure on your plan but I heated mine with a heat gun and used a good set of gloves.I tried hot water before that and couldn't get them on.Hope this helpsTorsion bar dust boots! Wish me luck.
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I've done it both ways.....the boiling water method worked better for me.Not sure on your plan but I heated mine with a heat gun and used a good set of gloves.I tried hot water before that and couldn't get them on.Hope this helps
It worked best for me using a socket and some DW40 to slide it on the bar...any kind of lube will prob work, even soap....mine were energy suspension too. I had to use deep sockets sized progressively to the bar size to get the boot hole open enough to slide right on. There are a few threads here on it.Well, let's see how it goes. I don't know if it makes a difference, but mine are the Energy Suspension poly boots. I think maybe I tore the other one because I didn't boil it long enough. Maybe I'll try boiling one and heat gun on the other to see if there's a difference.
Wow...I def didn't have this problem. I bought mine fron PST now that I think about it but look just like yours.Well, that didn’t work. I had ordered an extra set in case this happened that was supposed to be in today, but the parts store lost them. Now I’m waiting until Friday to try again.
I called Energy Suspension to ask if they had a recommended method, and the response I got was this. (Paraphrasing here) “We definitely don’t recommend doing anything like boiling them or using a heat gun. The reason the kits don’t include instructions is because it’s pretty self explanatory as to how they go on. I’ve never heard of anyone having any issues installing them. You should just be able to slide them right on” Also, he added that they are not supposed to form a seal, and that they’re purely for cosmetic purposes only. He noted that if I wanted a dust boot to seal and keep the elements out, that I should go with OEM.
WHAT??!!!! If there are any Energy Suspension reps on this forum, I pray you see this.
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Looks good, when you assembled the small strip that the vent doors attach to did you use anything to adhere the strip to the main vent housing, for example at the small tabs on either end?
Tacked the flat wave spring in place with super glue and assembled lying down. Used tweezers to help the last few Fins in place. Not to bad.Looks good, when you assembled the small strip that the vent doors attach to did you use anything to adhere the strip to the main vent housing, for example at the small tabs on either end?
Looks good and I like the Super Glue idea. When I rebuilt mine the bottom bar that the fins center post snaps into was snug and appeared to be secured with some type of adhesive. I didn't put anything on mine and they seem to be stable just not as rigid as prior to disassembly. Thank you again.Tacked the flat wave spring in place with super glue and assembled lying down. Used tweezers to help the last few Fins in place. Not to bad.
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Well, that didn’t work. I had ordered an extra set in case this happened that was supposed to be in today, but the parts store lost them. Now I’m waiting until Friday to try again.
I called Energy Suspension to ask if they had a recommended method, and the response I got was this. (Paraphrasing here) “We definitely don’t recommend doing anything like boiling them or using a heat gun. The reason the kits don’t include instructions is because it’s pretty self explanatory as to how they go on. I’ve never heard of anyone having any issues installing them. You should just be able to slide them right on” Also, he added that they are not supposed to form a seal, and that they’re purely for cosmetic purposes only. He noted that if I wanted a dust boot to seal and keep the elements out, that I should go with OEM.
WHAT??!!!! If there are any Energy Suspension reps on this forum, I pray you see this.
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