i actually just started working on it today as most parts have arrived for my suspension overhaul. Sadly the spring compressor i borrowed from auto zone does not fit.

i will update once i get everything done, it’s gonna be a while.

To kind of answer your question, no i don’t think there will be any issue, these aren’t high tech parts.

 

Got it out with the help of a different spring compressor, surprisingly the padding material is still intact, so the flakes are indeed coming from the top mount bushing, i will do the drive side tomorrow, it looks worse and is making a lot of noise, wonder if the shock itself is worn…