Rear Shock Access

[70 Challenger Lover]

How easy is it to swap in new rear shocks with the original mufflers in place? Mine are wasted but it looks like swapping them out will be quite a chore. I know there are plugs in the trunk but they look like they wouldn't provide much access to the back of the nut.

[Katfish]

I remember fighting mine for several hours.
Seem to remember I could only get an small movement on the wrench before repositioning.

[70 Challenger Lover]

I remember fighting mine for several hours.
Seem to remember I could only get an small movement on the wrench before repositioning.

Sounds like fun! It's for my RT which I was going to sell. I may just disclose it to the buyer and let them fight it. I have plenty of things to spend my time on getting it ready for sale.

[Jay Bee]

I haven't done this in decades but IIRC I put the wrench through the access hole and was able to ratchet the bolt from the back of the car. After a slight turn on the ratchet the wrench jammed up against the opening so there was no need for another set of hands.

[bc3j]

Just did mine. Just held the wrench inside the trunk hole while a ratchet was used underneath just like what was said. Actually pretty easy.

[70 Challenger Lover]

Just did mine. Just held the wrench inside the trunk hole while a ratchet was used underneath just like what was said. Actually pretty easy.

Maybe I'll give it a shot then. If it turns out to be too much trouble, I'll just throw the new ones into the deal and let the new owner do it.

[dodj]

Really depends on the condition of the shock bolt. Can be easy or....

[1 Wild R/T]

As others have said wrench in the trunk to hold the nut, ratchet from underneath to turn the bolt... You want it easy? Use an air ratchet.....