Rear Shock Absorber/Damper

[mymorris1098]

hi all
i need to change both rear damper units.Does any one know what size spanner/socket the fixing bolts/nuts are.i have tried to get a socket on but my socket is to fat (wall thickness of socket ) on the damper unit side.

[Trickydicky]

If I remember correctly a 5/8" af socket fits. You will need a ring spanner on the inner bolt head as it's tight in there.

[philthehill]

Unless someone has changed the bolts the spanner required is 3/8" BS - 5/16Whit.

[mymorris1098]

ok
thank you
the trouble im having is finding a socket that i can fit on to the nut.
their is no clearance between the damper unit and the nut.
i cant even get a spanner on to the nut.

[jagnut66]

You can never have enough spanners and sockets, so if ever anyone offers you some 'they are never going to need again', grab them with both hands.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[philthehill]

What size socket are you trying to use?
Normally there is enough clearance to enable the correct spanner or socket to fit.
If you must use a socket and it is too large a OD run the side of the socket against a grind stone to reduce the diameter if that is what is required.
It may be of benefit to use a 3/8" drive 5/16" WW socket. The 3/8" drive socket I have is only 21.7mm OD.
The 3/8" drive socket is more than man enough to do the job.
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