What a pain in the butt..... Do I have to remove the entire black metal panel that goes all around the opening to the truck???? Theres like 20 12mmm bolts holding it in, but it doesnt seem like I can get to the top of the shocks any other way!

Anyone have a quick tip or trick for me to avoid removing this huge panel?

 

well... removed all the bolts then was able to slide out the metal cover panel over the top of the strut! I dont think I am going to re-install them though, incase I ever do anymore sus work to the car.

 

all you need is a 6" extention or so and you can slide it down from the top, and the bottom, you just use a deep socket i believe. All i had to do was crawl into my trunk. sorry you had to remove that black metal thing.

 

yea it was a bummer.... it has a really sharp edge too, I cut myself in like 4 places lol. The car looks hot though, and tomorrow when the new feet arrive I'll be set..... I'll post pics.

 

Like Merovi said, 6-8" ratchet extension and a deep socket (14mm I think) was all you needed, but you got the job done, so that's all that matters.