Front shock replacement?!?

[Tommy-j]

Hello

Its my first time changing front shocks on my Clio?? Is this an easy job or better taken to a garage??

Is there a guide on here as a friend recommended me and said there is loads of help?!

I have a 1.4 Clio sport 2000 w reg :S

 

[lambpie]

on a scale of 1 to 10

with ten being the hardest.

I'd describe it as a two.. you just need a decent set of sockets and spanners

You might also need a set of spring compressors, you don't have to use them on the 172/182's but im not sure about the 1.4

 

[Stephie_]

Are you lowering?

It's maybe a 3/10? And I'm a girl.

 

[lambpie]

I suppose re-applying false nails after changing them adds a one to the difficulty! ;-)

 

[Stephie_]

LOL! Stfu hahaha.
I don't do fake nails

Edit: the extra one is for me having no strength

 

[Tommy-j]

Thank you!! No not lowering just replacing them as need doing befor mot,

2/10.....doesn't seem too bad but think I'll skip the reapplying false nail part

 

[Don]

If its same top strut as 172/182...the swan neck 21mm spanner was pain to get from regular shop (Halfords) so went online.

 

[Stephie_]

Yeah +1 on the spanner. Couldn't find one anywhere in a store.

Ps, I have a blonde moment when trying to re fit the shock. It wouldn't line up with the two bottom bolt holes, make sure both sides of the car are jacked up.
Simple mistake! Haha

 

[lambpie]

I think most things car related are just patience, confidence and the right tools (pink tools in Stephies case!)

..and if my experience is anything to go by garages don't always do a very good job!

 

[Stephie_]

I think most things car related are just patience, confidence and the right tools (pink tools in Stephies case!)

..and if my experience is anything to go by garages don't always do a very good job!