So I've just been for an MOT and it turns out my rear bump stops are now completely ruined. Planning to replace them in the next couple of weeks - can anyone give me a quick rundown of the replacement process? Are any 'special' tools required? Don't particularly want to take it to pieces and then realise that I need a unique spline tool or similar to remove one single bolt etc...
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Rear bump stop replacement?
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Re: Rear bump stop replacement?
As far as I can remember, no special tools needed. From memory, jack up both sides > remove nut from shocker bottom bolt on both sides ? use a drift etc to knock the bolt out from each side > use a lever or big screwdriver to raise and ease the bottom of the shockers out of their lower mounting points > unbolt the top mounting from within the wheel wells - that area will now be easy to reach with the car raised off the ground > unbolt the top mount from the shocker and pull the bump stop bits off and remove the broken off bit from inside the dust shroud > reassemble etc > job done!