Thanks Andy, i will take a look, I was wondering if Alan could measure the length of his struts for me to see if they are the same size as the mondeo ones? that way i know i can use the how to guide exactly.. 
Add - be interested in how this goes for you as it is something I am looking at doing in the very near future
Sorry add, I missed the part about measuring . I'll check for you today.
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Is that very tiny speckles of rust i see on your paint work Al.......that's awfully unlike you chap.. ?