Hi,
Wonder if someone can help please?
Have a 2008 transit connect that's been lowered and fitted with Gaz shocks on the rear - one of them has gone pop

I'm trying to remove the lower shock bolt, but it seems too long and catches the u-bracket for the rear beam. Do I need to drop the rear beam to release the lower shock bolt? or is there a knack to it i'm missing?
Thanks in advance!
Scott