Shock absorber replacement nightmare

Okay, I finally have a plan (who would’ve thought I’d need a special plan to replaces shocks!). The local rental shop has a 3/4 drive air impact wrench, fortunately I own a 20 gallon 100psi air compressor (I bought it years ago when I was repainting a little 914 for my late wife, the speed demon). The impact wrench is rated at 1100 ft/lbs torque so that should get the nuts off, if not I still have the torch. I just crawled underneath with a tape measure and don’t expect bolt/nut access to be a problem. It’ll probably be a few days before I get back to it, I have some consulting work I absolutely have to get done soon (it sucks when your work interferes with your life). Anyhow, I’ll report back.

In the mean time I want to thank everyone who've shared their suggestions and experiences with me.

Steve