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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 06:15 AM
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Default Re: Fitting rear shock absorbers

Originally Posted by wlt4674
Hello guys,

I bought a manual '05 plate crossfire a few months ago and recently put it through an MOT - which it passed thankfully! However, the rear driver's side shock absorber was an advisory which would tie in with the clunking noise I get when going over speed bumps (of which there are lots in the UK).

My question is: how difficult is it to replace the shock absorbers if I was to buy these parts myself? Is it straight-forward job or something for the garage? My father is a pretty competent DIY mechanic so I can get a hand from him.

I assume they need replaced in pairs...

Cheers,
Warren
Easy enough, take out the black trunk liner on both sides, jack her up one side at a time if you are using the OEM jack. Undo the nuts inside the trunk and on the suspension and you are half way there.

Replace in pairs would be best and worth the effort.
 
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