I'm getting ready to overhaul my AHC system this weekend. Got all new globes from Impex, a can of AHC fluid, as well as upper and lower front shock bushings / cushions since mine are toast at ~250k miles. I want to make sure I have everything I need to get stuck in. A few questions:
1) I understand the top nut on the front shock is rather difficult to access given clearance issues with the bodywork. It looks like people who rip the system out just cut the top off. This isn't an option to me as I need to put the shock back in the car. I feel like I read somewhere that people had success using these angled wrenches from HF - Offset Metric Box End Wrench Set, 8 Pc. - https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-metric-offset-box-wrench-set-32042.html
Are those the correct ones? Or would something like this be better? Metric Flex-Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set, 5 Pc. - https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/metric-flex-head-combination-ratcheting-wrench-set-5-pc-60592.html
Is that going to make things easier? Any other specialty tools I should have on hand to make it easy to remove the shocks?
2) Is there anything else I'm missing beyond basic hand tools / sockets / wrenches that I'll need for the job? I did buy a fan wrench that fits the globes, but can hammer and chisel if need be.
3) Is one can of AHC fluid enough for the job?
1) I understand the top nut on the front shock is rather difficult to access given clearance issues with the bodywork. It looks like people who rip the system out just cut the top off. This isn't an option to me as I need to put the shock back in the car. I feel like I read somewhere that people had success using these angled wrenches from HF - Offset Metric Box End Wrench Set, 8 Pc. - https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-metric-offset-box-wrench-set-32042.html
Are those the correct ones? Or would something like this be better? Metric Flex-Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set, 5 Pc. - https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/metric-flex-head-combination-ratcheting-wrench-set-5-pc-60592.html
Is that going to make things easier? Any other specialty tools I should have on hand to make it easy to remove the shocks?
2) Is there anything else I'm missing beyond basic hand tools / sockets / wrenches that I'll need for the job? I did buy a fan wrench that fits the globes, but can hammer and chisel if need be.
3) Is one can of AHC fluid enough for the job?