I'm about to remove the shocks (rears) then begin cutting out the bushes.

I'm sure i read that you have to move the fuel pipe or something to get the rear shocks out????

Replacing old shocks with shcoks that have 5k mile on them and swift springs

Cheers

 

Hi AJ,

Yes someone did write about disconnecting the fuel line.

But glad to say when we did mine, we did not have to move anything, it is just a little fiddlie getting your socket onto the top mount, but I pleased to say it can be done.

Cheers

Kiwi

 

Removing the fuel pipe makes it a *lot* easier to get into the bolts.

 

Nice one chaps thanks.

I would rather fiddle about than remove the fuel pipe TBH.

 

Fiddling about will take you a lot longer ..... (I have fitted 3 sets of coilovers).

You only need to remove the bolts from the fuel pipe (under the flap) to be able to push it out of the way.

 

Don't remove the fuel pipe their's no need.

Just use a 1/4" drive ratchet set and it's easy

But each on their own

 

It's not the fuel lines or anything scary or dangerous. It's just the filler pipe. 3 bolts, remove the cap, push it out the way, put the cap back on and you have much easier access.

 

I have manage to do this within 5mins. Make sure you have one of those magnet pen ready to pick up the loose nut though, because once you drop it, it will be a pain to get it out.

 

See sig.

Its doable with the gaiter in place. Its the rubber gaiter that drags on extensions.
A little grease on the extension helps a lot, but either way is easy.

 

Thanks chaps.