S2 Exige rear damper change

S2 Exige rear damper change

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aww999

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Monday 1st August 2016
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One of my rear Bilsteins peed all its oil out last month, after only 20k miles (and about ten years I guess). I've bought a new pair to replace them, hoping to get some time soon to do the swap. Does anyone know of a good guide with torque settings etc? Also, am I likely to need any extra parts once I start taking it to bits? I've no reason to believe that bushes, ball joints etc need changing, it seems very clean and tight under there. I have no intention of getting into a complete suspension overhaul "just because"!

I have all the usual tools, spring compressors etc, but if I need a 7/29ths reverse ended box hammer it would be good to know about it in advance...

aww999

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Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Thanks James, I've no excuse for putting it off now wink

aww999

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Wednesday 10th August 2016
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Thanks for the responses, I managed OK with my regular spring compressors but it would have been a lot easier with smaller ones as suggested!