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torlak

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i was trying to install my new lift kit today but all four shock bolts (2 each side) are snapped :mad:
also one of the driver's side suspension turret bolts is snapped but guess it's not as difficult to deal with
 

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torlak said:
i was trying to install my new lift kit today but all four shock bolts (2 each side) are snapped :mad:
also one of the driver's side suspension turret bolts is snapped but guess it's not as difficult to deal with
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You don't need to touch the turret bolts, just undo the top bolt from within the engine bay.
 
Take the top bolt out, remove the bolt holding the brake line to bottom plate, and jack the axle down. Get the spring and shock out, lift off the plate and get some mole grips to the remains of the bolts - or drill them out.
 
does anyone know the size of the shock bolts AND where i can find them?
just wanna have them ready as i will drill the old ones
 
jamesmartin said:
m10 x 25 or 30mm,
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thanks Martin, i have installed the 2" lift kit yesterday, just have to do the rear shocks now which looks pretty easy. car is sitting around 3 inch higher than the standard set up, guess old springs were sagged. very happy with the lift so far but do you by any chance know where i can find the metal clips for the rear airbags? they were full of rust so had to scrub them all...
 
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