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Hi all.
I removed both front shocks to paint the area. Right went back in no problem but when I went to put in the left it was extended down and won't go in. I tried applying some force to extend it back up but did t want to apply too much without asking advice. I was going to out it in a jig and use leverage. Any advice?
 
I think something is wrong - you should be able to adjust the lever by hand. You shouldn't need a jig. Obvious question but you haven't put them backwards and trying to bend it backwards? They might also need rebuilding - in which case World Wide Auto parts (Peter) is your guy

World Wide Auto Parts of Madison

New and remanufactured parts for import vehicles. New or old, foreign or domestic assembly.
www.nosimport.com www.nosimport.com
 
MGGuy said:
Ok, thanks, I'll contact Peter
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I finally replaced all of mine - amazing the difference it made, like an old mattress you don't realize how bad it is until you get a new one.
 
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