right i'm nearly there, i've been stockpiling bits and pieces for ages and now i just need to get on with it.. firstly i had a good look round at the general condition of the suspension components as it is allways a good idea to replace bits whilst it is all apart, my rear dampers are rotten at the bottom ends so i got a new pair from the dealer, surprisingly enough the genuine dealer supplied ones were cheaper than what my local motors could supply me by far coming in at £38 each and the rear