Thread: rear spring popped out of locating thingy

Undo your shock!
Jack up the side that's popped
Put it back in
Refit shock

why are you jacking from the opposite side?

pretty much as tombie said

remove wheel
remove shock from bottom mount
axle should drop lower enough

if you have a suitable lift point I have a hi-lift jack........

if you are still struggling by this afternoon I am happy to pop around and assist.

maybe a hose clamp on the top to stop it popping out

Do you mean jack from the axle housing) or the chassis?

Its all in the technique I guess. Thanks for the tips. Wonder whether the trolley jack will be enough?

Hose clamp or zip ties?

chassis, on the same side you are trying to refit the shock on

yes chassis side towards the rear.....

hose clamp

I would lift the chassis near the trailing arm mount.

I have a pair of big jack stands if you need

Unbolt the two rear mounts for the swaybar, before you jack it, that can be enough to stop it flexing fully, and unbolt the shock top eye. Watch fingers. As weight comes back done you can wack it with a bar if it doesn't want to line up, watch your fingers when it seats it seats with a bang!