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Front Shocks replacement #702228
04/11/2008 06:31
04/11/2008 06:31
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Dubai, U.A.E
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Hello. Does the sparco strut brace have to be removed/ loosened while replacing the front shock absorbers?



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Re: Front Shocks replacement [Re: Jumeirah] #702386
04/11/2008 14:16
04/11/2008 14:16
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Yes, at least the right hand end (when standing at the front of the car looking at the engine) will have to be loosened since the same bolt is 1 of 3 that holds in the top mount


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Re: Front Shocks replacement [Re: DaveG] #702655
04/11/2008 23:49
04/11/2008 23:49

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Well you don't have too - but I'd recommend doing it that way

You could remove the struts without removing the top mounts - but you'd need some slim ish spring compressors and its a bit if a pain. Its also more dangerous as its hard to get the spring compressors up into the turret.

Remove the whole strut with top mount still attached, thats the easiest way.

Chris


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