talon Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 OK, I've just spent some time going through old threads and reviewing the LEW pages regarding replacement of the real shocks and springs and it seems like a fairly straightforward job... Does anybody have any experience fitting the SPAXX replacements? Is there anything different about them? As some of you may remember, the fronts both failed early last year and I chose to upgrade to the SPAXX front end (which I absolutely cannot say enough about!). I plan on going the same route for the rear and just wanted to get opinions on how rough a job this would be in my own garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfitz981 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I assume the rear shock set up is the same as an S4...the job is quite easy! I followed the guide on LEW: http://www.lotusespritworld.co.uk/EGuides/...on_fitting.html Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Just fitted a new pair of lotus rear shocks to my v8 due to 1 spotted leaking on MOT test....... all done in 1 evening. Hardest part was slackening off the seized top nut on the drivers side ( less room than the other side ). If you feel safe about jacking your car up, its an easy DIY job. GO FOR IT ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Great. I've just ordered the replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotuson74 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hold on! Check the new Lotus damper program here: http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EGuides/EM...Suspension.html This is what is going on my car. And the price is getting better daily as the Brittish pound is going down significantly compared to the Dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I looked at those, but decided to go with the Spax as they are cheaper and double adjustable, unlike the Lotus ones. VERY happy with my fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 OK, I've been very lazy and been putting this off for ages. I've finally got the car apart and am ready to pull the old damper unit. A couple quick questions... What are the torque specs for the upper and lower bolts? I am going to be reusing my old springs as they were replaced by the PO. Is there any trick or gotchas or anything else to beware of when transferring the spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydclements Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 As you've done the fronts I assume you know to be very careful when releasing the spring. The backs are quite easy as you can slacken your spring perch off, put the spring on and simply jack up that corner until you can get the bolts on to secure the top of the strut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Yeah - I give the spring all the respect they deserve. Just trying to get a feel for if it needs to be oriented any particular way and what I should tighten the bolts to when I reinstall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Got everything done yesterday with plenty of pictures. I'll upload them and outline my experience shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliesmith.com Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi Russ, looking forward to the pics mate B) Quote No.23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Sorry for the delay! Right now, the rear is about 1/2 inch lower than it was with the factory setup but I may go another 1/2 inch once I let the units settle in a bit. random pictures, no particular order: Edited May 5, 2009 by talon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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