OPTIONAL STEP

On the car being used in this guide the bracket that holds the top of the shocks was removed in order to fix a cross threaded attachment bolt. If you desire, this bracket can be removed for cleaning; many are very dirty on cars that had leaky oil pan gaskets.

Unbolt the two 6mm allen bolts from the bottom of the bracket; they are recessed in the holes in the bracket just inwards from the two shocks.

Remove the bracket from the car and clean, then re-install.

These two bolts seem to have a tendency to back out of their thread and fall out. Consider re-installing them with blue thread locker.