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Front Shocks replacement #702228 04/11/2008 05:31 04/11/2008 05:31
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 453 Dubai, U.A.E Jumeirah OP Enjoying the ride
Jumeirah OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 453 Dubai, U.A.E	Hello. Does the sparco strut brace have to be removed/ loosened while replacing the front shock absorbers? ...................

Re: Front Shocks replacement [Re: Jumeirah] #702386 04/11/2008 13:16 04/11/2008 13:16
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,960 Lightwater, Surrey DaveG Club Treasurer Member 311
DaveG Club Treasurer Member 311 Je suis un Coupé Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,960 Lightwater, Surrey	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 1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 2008 Ferrari F430 & 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Re: Front Shocks replacement [Re: DaveG] #702655 04/11/2008 22:49 04/11/2008 22:49
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Nobby Unregistered N	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