Changing Shocks

I plan on replacing the shocks tommorrow and have been looking over past threads for advice. This isn't for a lift kit or anything, I'm just replacing the shocks with plain old OEM shocks. I've already been soaking the bolts in WD-40 (just bought some PB Blaster tonight and will be using that from now on) and am pretty clear on installing the new shocks. Would it be a good idea to reuse the old bolts if I could get them off without too much trouble (and in one piece), or should I just go ahead and see if I can get some new bolts that wouldn't be fatigued or weakened by rust? Thanks for any advice.
-Matt

Shock bolts are probably the metric equivalent of SAE Grade 8 (hardened), which may be hard to find. Use the OEM bolts if they come out clean -- just use anti-sieze when reassembling.

If the threads are rusted away, then it's time to look for new bolts.

Actually you might want to pick up some grade 8 bolts to replace the OEM ones

Be carefull not to snap off the upper rear shock bolts, they do this all the time!!!

you should be fine when I replaced mine they came out easily and had hardly any rust at all. And that is off a 1990 that never had the shocks replaced before that.

Çrestfa||en said:

you should be fine when I replaced mine they came out easily and had hardly any rust at all. And that is off a 1990 that never had the shocks replaced before that.

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