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Re: 'Cub's Trackday Flamer - Cage etc'
Just man up and get a friend to help you lift it out the top.
If you're not strong enough between you to lift the block, seatbelt round the lifting points and a 6ft length of scaffolding pipe to life makes it easier.
I'm going to be selling a Ph1 172 with 32k on the clock. Mint condition, and can be built to whatever spec you want. Drop me a PM matey and we can sort something out...
I have a PMS kit for sale if you're interested Tim. (;
As the others have said- it's not rocket science to re-install as long as you keep all the bits...
Yep, you need to remove that bar. Won't jump up harshly, no.
No need for spring compressors, so can save yourself a few quid there.
Basically, once the shock and spring assy is off the car, undo the thin 17mm nut on top of the old shock, lift everything from the upper spring cap off the old...
Yeah, the studs make it easier , but getting the back one on can sometimes be a pig. Once it's on both studs, simple. Just slide it up (as long as the clutch is aligned properly),
If you get stuck with any bolts, post up a pic of them. One of us losers will recognise them I'm sure.