2000 S80 T6 Replacing rear shocks & shock mounts

MyS40T4 · Post by **MyS40T4** » 07 Aug 2015, 04:03

Hello,

I can't find any useful information on whether it's possible to replace the rear shock top

mounts on an S80 without special spring compression tools.

Does anyone have any more info?

I've got new rear shocks and bought the shock mounts as well but am wondering if I should have bothered...

Cheers

Post by **Vovo_merz** » 08 Aug 2015, 09:49

Hi there,
the rear shocks does not require the spring compressor tool
here is a video link with some info on how to replace it, not the best but still informative

MyS40T4 · Post by **MyS40T4** » 08 Aug 2015, 18:10

Thanks for the video link!

Gives me the info I need! I'll update this post with anything I can add that will help someone in the future.

Cheers

MyS40T4 · Post by **MyS40T4** » 09 Aug 2015, 06:25

The video pretty much covered it.
Take care with plastic clips holding boot/trunk side covers in place.
With re-installing the struts, I put the shock top on top of the shock (I'd loosely fit the nut as well) and push it all up inside the spring. This saves a bit of fiddling with doing them separately - especially working on your own.

Whole process took an hour or so. Nice having a car with working suspension!