Changing rear struts
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Changing rear struts
How easy/difficult is it to change rear struts on Classic's ? Might sound like a daft question - but I've never done it before. I've got a set of spring clamps to change springs. All info greatfully accepted - hoping to do this at the weekend . Even if someone in the know is local their more than welcome to give me a hand ( well me help them and watch over their shoulder ).
Cheers Paul.
Cheers Paul.
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Paul,
i've got instructions for new age springs with a couple of pics in a copy of True Grip. dont know how different classics would be. will drop it over if you need it. would give you a hand but at Japfest this weekend, might need them spring clamps for a weekend though .
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i've got instructions for new age springs with a couple of pics in a copy of True Grip. dont know how different classics would be. will drop it over if you need it. would give you a hand but at Japfest this weekend, might need them spring clamps for a weekend though .
Lee
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Probably the most awkward part is removing the rear seats to get to the top-mounts. The parcel shelf is a little awkward as well, but none of it is exactly difficult.
If your brake hose is routed through a tab on the strut it means you'll need to disconnect the hose - unfortunate really.
If your brake hose is routed through a tab on the strut it means you'll need to disconnect the hose - unfortunate really.
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You can cut thought the strut brake hose holder and free it that way. Its all relatively easy unless you come accross seized parts, problem was undoing the nut/bolts that held the stut to hub. I had to seek professional help and they had to use scaffold pipe to get the leverage !!
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