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Stoneyginger
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   28th Oct 03 at 15:46   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Noooooow i thought this would be the easiest job ever to do!!!. Buttttttttttttt no look at the pics i have taken below, the bolt from the suspension is just not long enough to reach the top and if i turn it upside down i cant get down to the bolt





Kris TD
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ive got one of these to try and fit, u need an impact wrench and airline to do it really.
M2RTY
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same as mine, but i have coilovers

they are a bastard to fit, i needed 2 take the plastic sides off the car and slide them into the middle so i could get my socket in

its been on a month, got in my way and made naff all difference so i took it off in the end

i had my harnesses off it, dangerouse i know, so ive moved them too to be a bit more legal
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28th Oct 03 at 15:59   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

so an impact wrench and an airline will fit into the inside of the little cup cause it is not gona fit with the flat bit at the top
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28th Oct 03 at 16:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Flat bit at the bottom and a socket set should be all you need.

You might find it's a bit tight on clearance - I had to get a mate to sit on the bar whilst I threaded the nuts on each end.
Stoneyginger
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LuckyB told me to hold the shock from underneath so all i need is the socket set but cheers guys
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u'll probably need a deep socket tho.
Stoneyginger
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28th Oct 03 at 23:42   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I've got everything i need sorted

 
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