n_hudson Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Was hoping there might be a how2? Any tips on how to remove and replace them before I start at the weekend? Should I replace the top mounts too? Mk3 1.6TDCI Hatchback - totally standard Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Not hanging about then? It might not be that lol. Rear shocks are really easy to change. There's one single bolt at the bottom - 21mm or so. Then 2 bolts on the mount at the top behind the arch liner, probably 13mm. Top mount and bump stop should still be fine. Removing the top mount from the shock is the hardest part as you need to counter hold the shock to undo the top nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_hudson Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 3 hours ago, TomsFocus said: Not hanging about then? It might not be that lol. Rear shocks are really easy to change. There's one single bolt at the bottom - 21mm or so. Then 2 bolts on the mount at the top behind the arch liner, probably 13mm. Top mount and bump stop should still be fine. Removing the top mount from the shock is the hardest part as you need to counter hold the shock to undo the top nut. LOL nope. I thought I'd start at something cheap and likely to improve the car / ride at least. I've seen Monroe Shocks on sale just under £60 for a pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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