gotta be done.

 

looks like the most popular replacement is the Monroe #71222.

is this right?

 

also i've saw on old posts that it is pretty easy to compress the rear springs by hand.

is this so?

 

any tips on the subject appreciated.

 

thanks, Bill

yes rear springs can be compressed by hand. Make sure to have a buddy help you because taking it apart the top cap might getcha in the face.

 

As for putting them back on, have buddy push down on top cap and u put the nut on

 

Strut - Sensa-Trac - Rear

 

NS

71222SS $50.99

 

 

Strut - Sensa-Trac - Rear

 

NS

71223SS

$50.99

Thats from the napa website. The 222 has 6 inches of travel, the 223 has 6.175 inches . So technically the 223 is the actual 2wd strut

I've got the Sensa-trac Reflex front and rear on my '93 2wd wagon and really like them. I got mine from Rockauto.com and saved about $25 for the set, even with my NAPA jobber discount.

 

As far as using a spring compressor on the rear, unless the '86 wagons use much lighter springs, I would. I weigh 225 lbs and could just barely move the top hat down on the springs. Maybe if you have a big friend to help, but definitely not by yourself.

maybe mine where wore out. when I did the accord front spring swap when I took the EA82 Struts apart I used a compressor on the first one and laughed at how compressor took the spring down a 1/4 of an inch and it was loose.

 

I guess use a compressor so u dont get hurt and blame me