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Blueskev · Alfasud Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent

So, I bought some new rear shocks because one of the old ones is leaking, it looks like you have to take the springs out to replace the shocks or am I missing something?
After narrowly avoiding a serious eye injury when changing Multipla springs, I don't want to take them out if I don't have to!
Cheers,
Kev.

lee16v · Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:07 am Post subject:

No need to compress springs on rear. Undo top mount on strut and jack the car up while letting the axle hang (spring should now be loose), undo bottom nut to strut and remove spring and strut together.

ZeNiTh-PbArM · Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:11 pm Post subject:

You'll need to disconnect the brake pipes to get enough slack for lowering the rear axle - some bleeding required after the job is completed!

regards,
zp

lee16v · Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:30 pm Post subject:

I did the job without disconnecting brake lines, but it would be easier doing so as ZP says.

Blueskev · Alfasud Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent

Great

thanks chaps.

BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

If you can, avoid touching the pipes and having to bleed them as the rear compensator can get air in it and be a PITA to bleed Smile

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Blueskev · Alfasud Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent

lee16v · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:06 pm Post subject:

Just make sure when you 'drop' the axle you don't put any strain on the flexi pipes.

Ian M · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:04 pm Post subject:

Lee your a genius
I want to have your baby's
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The Wombat · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:08 pm Post subject:

I did the rear shocks on the green SW a few weeks back. No problem with the flexis. Did one side at a time so easy to manage not straining them
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lee16v · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:40 pm Post subject:

Blueskev · Alfasud Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent

Job done

did one side at a time lowering the axle, not a bad job to especially as all the nuts came undone easily Smile

Shame the jacking point went crunch when I tried to do the near side though!!

lee16v · Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:22 pm Post subject:

Nice one......now crack out that welder!

Blueskev · Alfasud Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent

johnboy · Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:48 am Post subject:

Morning
Where in kent are you Kev ? Plus welding not that hard, just take your time and if it looks crap grind it down for a cleaner look Wink

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Blueskev · Alfasud Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent

lee16v · Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:30 pm Post subject:

johnboy · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:47 pm Post subject:

Hi KEV

Maidstone ah had some top nights out there, girls very friendly Wink

As for the spare wheel well you could always chop it out and put a plate over it! That's what I will be doing when I ever start my resto Rolling Eyes

but mine will be alloy riveted in for a bit of weight saving Wink

Get yourself a welder and get playing Cool

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Ian M · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:37 pm Post subject:

[quote="johnboy"That's what I will be doing when I ever start my resto Rolling Eyes

[/quote]

Hmmmmmm
If that sees the road before I retire it will have to rank up there with the second coming Wink

Sorry john couldn't resist Wink

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Edward · Alfa 33 Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 307 Location: Bristol

I'm not a long way from chopping out the spare wheel well in my car. I am again going to do what I did before in the track car, is cut the wheel well out and replace with a riveted aluminium floor. Trying to save weight and make space again. Much as johnboy was describing.

You would be welcome to the wheel well if you wanted it, assuming Alex doesn't find you one in the meantime.

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lee16v · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:32 pm Post subject:

Blueskev · Alfasud Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 33 Location: Kent

johnboy · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:39 pm Post subject:

Evil you lot Crying or Very sad

Well the concrete was poured for the garage base today, the garage build has started Cool

So lee how's the resto going on your 33 Razz

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johnboy · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:42 pm Post subject:

Here's the proof

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lee16v · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:22 am Post subject:

Looks like it's going to be a biggun John. Reckon you could fit mine in as well. Laughing