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Title: Help fitting coilovers - Yeovil area?
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 20 January 2009, 12:09

Hi all, I have a set of coilovers now, but cant fit them because:

A. I live on slopes etc, no level ground to do it safely.
B. I'm rubbish, never done this before lol!
C. I'd really like some help.

If anyone kind souls can help out it would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Kirk

Title: Re: Help fitting coilovers - Yeovil area?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 20 January 2009, 18:20

make sure you plan more hours than you think you need! it always takes longer!

you know i'd help mate, but its like a 2hr trek to plymouth!

its not too hard m8, you just need the right tools. most people encounter problems because they dont have the correct tools.

btw, impact wrench ftw

LL ;)

Title: Re: Help fitting coilovers - Yeovil area?
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 20 January 2009, 18:50

What tools exactly do I need? A chap in Glastonbury said he'd help me in exchange for a 12 pack fosters lol! So what EXACTLY do I need, I will be changing the top mounts on the front too at the same time.

Title: Re: Help fitting coilovers - Yeovil area?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 20 January 2009, 19:44

impact wrench takes off all the bolts. i only got a 12v one thats runs off the car and it worked a treat!

trolley jack, axle stands.

probs a couple more bits but cant think atm lol

LL ;)

Title: Re: Help fitting coilovers - Yeovil area?
Post by: Dec on 21 January 2009, 13:23

When I changed the suspension on my mk2 I used a 7mm allen key, 6mm allen key, Ratchet and sockets, trolley jack and WD40 :smiley:

Title: Re: Help fitting coilovers - Yeovil area?
Post by: Wayne on 21 January 2009, 14:01

Shady, main issue is the front top mount nuts, I had to use various tools to undo mine.

Check out my fitting guide: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=88303.0

Title: Re: Help fitting coilovers - Yeovil area?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 21 January 2009, 19:49

IMPACT WRENCH >>>> removes all the bolts with ease, even the top mounts bolts. not need for special socket/allen key type thing. and its always a good idea to spray wd40 nite before and have a can with you to drown the bolts in it too.

LL ;)