Another tip. Instead of placing the jack stands on the axle, place them on the frame rails so the rear axle and suspension can be at full droop, and you dont have to bother with compressing the new shock to fit. If the compressed shock is too short to bolt up, then jack up the rear axle until it ligns up perfectly.
Thanks for this great video! I just replaced the rear shocks on my 2000 Rodeo, and the ride is WAY smoother. Tip: Get a socket wrench for those nuts on the top
Thank you. And yes, definitely felt the difference. On one hand, it wasn't as soft anymore but, on the other hand, it felt much tighter and much safer. The handling improved as well.
Great vid, gonna do this job on my vauxhall frontera here in england this week. its a isuzu with a vauxhall engine and badged vauxhall. same running gear as your rodeo. replacing the drop links and anti roll bar bushes too. p.s. vauxhall is owned by general motors. thanks for the great vid will save me quite a bit of money doing it myself.
Hello! So I got the same shocks and I can't get them on the bottom bolt, I'm I suppose to remove that center piece inside the shock to get it bolted on?
Another tip. Instead of placing the jack stands on the axle, place them on the frame rails so the rear axle and suspension can be at full droop, and you dont have to bother with compressing the new shock to fit. If the compressed shock is too short to bolt up, then jack up the rear axle until it ligns up perfectly.
Thanks for this great video! I just replaced the rear shocks on my 2000 Rodeo, and the ride is WAY smoother. Tip: Get a socket wrench for those nuts on the top
Thank you. And yes, definitely felt the difference. On one hand, it wasn't as soft anymore but, on the other hand, it felt much tighter and much safer. The handling improved as well.
Very nice 👌, do have a video replacement of the front shocks aswell?
Thank you! The vise grips were Irwin 7WR. 7 inches long. Those fit perfectly but you might be able to use something slightly bigger.
Great vid, gonna do this job on my vauxhall frontera here in england this week. its a isuzu with a vauxhall engine and badged vauxhall. same running gear as your rodeo. replacing the drop links and anti roll bar bushes too. p.s. vauxhall is owned by general motors. thanks for the great vid will save me quite a bit of money doing it myself.
Good stuff man I was just getting ready to try to do that but wasn't sure how to ur video was a big help thanks
Thanks bro you save me from Tire Kingdom ripping me off.
Thanks for the video...very informative. Wish me luck this as I will attempt to replace the front and rear shocks of my wife's Rodeo.
Hello! So I got the same shocks and I can't get them on the bottom bolt, I'm I suppose to remove that center piece inside the shock to get it bolted on?
Thanks for the video bro! good guy mechanic!
Thanks for your videos. they are very helpful.
Nice video buddy! Did you notice an improvement in the ride?
What size vise grips were used? Awesome vid btw!
Nice video! Thanks for posting this. :)