IIRC when I did this I jacked the car then supported the chassis with axle stands. Then used the jack to increase the clearance between axle and chassis. Or something like that!
Nigel
EXACTLY....after trying again with some conviction as I knew that they would fit (after the call with NewElms) I decided to revisit the axle position. After trying to raise the axle with the hydraulic trolley jack (car already on axle stands) and realised that it was raising the whole car again I decided that maybe some ballast in the drivers seat might assist (so SWMBO was summoned to see if she knew anyone
only to be told that she was otherwise occupied and available in a 'short while') I decided to give it another couple of lifts without said 'ballast' and yes the axle did move up allowing plenty of room to slide on the shock........damn, all that wasted time and removing all the suspension hoop.
Oh well a little bit more of the car I now know intimately!
P.S. TOP TIP when you have removed the top securing bolts for the shocks from the suspension hoop ensure they are repositioned after jiggling, fighting and refitting with the 8 nut & bolts holding the assembly onto the chassis . . . otherwise you have to take them all off again and fit them and replace the hoop again
NOW any tips on the settings, I believe I read somewhere to use the lowest setting, but open to any feedback.
