CLASSIC RENAULT FUEGO

ady · Joined: 07 May 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Bristol UK

I use a trolly jack to change the springs.
Undo the bottom ball joint, remove the driveshaft from the hum. remove the shock to top arm bolt and the top arm to inner wing bolts. then with the bottom wishbone and driveshaft pushed to one side, you can jack under the shock, remove the top nut, and carfully lower the shock and the spring.
You need to have a good quality progressive troly jack for this though.

InSaNeBoY · Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 34

Wonder what method my mechanic is going to use to get them out... He's putting in my ball joints and konis today. Should have done it last saturday, than i could have watched. Sounds like it could get interesting.
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Australdi · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject:

Warren

Carravelle in Melbourne should have genuine fuego shocks in stock Wink

they aren't as firm as the originally fitted shocks (which I believe were spec'd up for the aussie market)

also dad has a set of spring compressors if you are ever over east Wink

when I start earning some money, I'm thinking of giving Bilsteen shocks a try as I've heard good reports & a rumour that they can re-gas/adjust to fit Wink

) mainly because I need a firmer ride to complement the paces I put the car through Very Happy

cheers
Aus

Westair · Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 169 Location: Australia

Thanks for post Di- saw on the other Forum that they weren't available in Australia amongst other criticism.

Smile

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Westair · Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 169 Location: Australia

InSaNeBoY · Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 34

Westair · Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 169 Location: Australia

Thanks for update and part Nos.

Warren

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