Front chock replacement for a '73

[Towson85]

Help.

I began to replace the front shocks on my '73 convertible. But I can't figure out how to get to the inner bolt on the bottom of the shock. Any suggestions?

I was hoping to have this done by this afternoon...nothing ever goes as planned!

Thanks

 

[Ajh1973]

I just changed mine and a open end wrench with the right angle seems to have worked, what is in the way? Of course a quarter inch drive would have less clearance problems.

 

[judge]

It helps if you Jack up car from the lower control arm. Pushing the spring seat up flattens the seat and gives you better access to the bolts.

 

[delawarebill]

i did my '66 fairlane and yes the inner bottom bolt is a pain.. but a long extension will do the trick.. a universal may help too. my stang has new shocks thank goodness. just don't jack up car and leave the lower A arm hang.. u will find out very quickly u made a mistake when it smacks the floor.