I don’t think it’s necessary from what I’ve read and some of the videos... seen it done with removing them and not.

The turrets look fine on mine and plan to do it without removing them... but have a spare set just in case I discover differently when I get in there.

sure , I only mention it as I plan on swapping mine out , I had seen it done with the turrets in place , but wondered if I had missed anything ..

If your removing the turrets get some new rings ready.
I have changed my turrets so I can change rubbers/shocks with ease.

aevans692 said:

does the turret need to be removed to remove the springs and shock ?

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You have a choice, both the vid and the guide as posted are pretty clear- either way works.

A) Turrets Out - expect corrosion/snapped bolts/ and replacement Turret rings as future proofing.
B) Leave Turrets in - spring compressors may be needed on the front unless you have another body to stand on end of axle you are fitting the spring to (as per Vid)

There is more swearing in option A), but may be necessary......

aevans692 said:

does the turret need to be removed to remove the springs and shock ?

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Not saying it can't be done but it might be a bit fiddly just for the sake of four nuts???
To get the spring out the shock needs to be removed as well. If you remove the turret then you can withdraw the shock from the top and then the spring is free to pop out when it has cleared the seats however if the shock is in situ then you need to compress the shock to get it out of the lower mounting hole and then the spring & shock can be removed together. Tricky to get through the coils to do this?

The turrets (and retaining rings) are one of those items that if you have never touched the suspension then they are well worth removing to check for condition and to make sure there is no corrosion and / or build up of dirt inside or behind them.