Rear shock removal help!!!!

[HitandRunDriver]

I'm in the middle of taking off the rear shock, but on the top bolt, only one side is visible, the other bolt is tucked away behind the frame and i cant even see what i'm doing back there. Should i take off the spare to get some clearance or what??

 

[Big Tap]

I've never done it before, but removing the spare seems like a simple thing to do to get some needed space.

 

[HitandRunDriver]

Yep, dropped the rear tire and got tons more room, first shocks replaced, onto the next one

 

[pincusa]

I did it without dropping the spare. Just put an extension on the socket, and you'll be OK. The fuel stuff is a little in the way, but it's not a bad job still.