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mrgreen

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removing rear shocks on an estate
« on: 11 March 2011, 15:17:07 »

O.k today i did the other side on my estate replacing the shock and spring, after 170km on salted roads the shoch had welded itself into the mount so after heating and bashing it with a cold chisel i found the best way to get these off, i poked my fork balljoint remover into the hole and gave it an almighty wack after about 4 attempts it popped off, just thought i would let anyone who's thinking about doing this job know as the stuck shock cost me over an hour per side!
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Re: removing rear shocks on an estate
« Reply #1 on: 11 March 2011, 15:23:06 »

mine was similar...

I undid the top mount
then pulled and wiggled etc and disconnected the shock from the car
I was then left with the metal 'bush inner' stuck 1/2 in and 1/2 out the bolt hole.
few bashes up and down with a hammer and it popped out - same for both sides.

such a better ride quality now, looking forward to doing the front to match very soon.

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Re: removing rear shocks on an estate
« Reply #2 on: 11 March 2011, 15:27:57 »

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mine was similar...

I undid the top mount
then pulled and wiggled etc and disconnected the shock from the car
I was then left with the metal 'bush inner' stuck 1/2 in and 1/2 out the bolt hole.few bashes up and down with a hammer and it popped out - same for both sides.

such a better ride quality now, looking forward to doing the front to match very soon.

yes i thought i may get to that but the metal bush was definately firmly attached to the shock, at one stage i thought abot cutting it out (the rubber) and then giving the metal bush a go but eventually i got there man hindsight is always 20/20
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