1988 front shocks on a 1986

• 1988 front shocks on a 1986
  Posted by CrustyOreo on 29 Aug, 2013 08:02
• Bolt on? Mods required?
  
  Thanks
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by JayTater on 29 Aug, 2013 09:24
• Definitely NOT a bolt and go ordeal. You have to cut out the 86 upper mounts, then fab a totally new upper brace that sits above the frame. The 86 mounts are below the frame. I made the conversion on my 86, took about 6 hours from start to finish.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by CrustyOreo on 29 Aug, 2013 11:19
• Damn. There's a set of front Ohlin's on ebay currently for $150 for an 88.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by JayTater on 29 Aug, 2013 15:49
• Its not that difficult. Get em and give it a shot!
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