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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: wakeboarder15 on 17 June 2010, 20:19

Title: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: wakeboarder15 on 17 June 2010, 20:19

hi guys
just read through a 'how to' on fitting coilovers and there is mention of a spreader tool
....which i dont have
so basically what can i use that will do the same job?

cheers
elliot

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: Phil18t on 17 June 2010, 20:27

spreader tool??

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 17 June 2010, 20:28

Quote

VW Special Tool #3424 a.k.a. The Spreader Tool (required) - available for $10 from Autotech or $20 from Zelenda. Or, if that's not available, a 1/4-inch slotted screwdriver bit in a 1/4 ratchet drive can work too.

:smiley:

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: Adam on 17 June 2010, 20:31

A universal persuasion tool works well.

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: EuanGtTdi on 17 June 2010, 20:36

flat headed screw driver and a hammer  :grin:

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 17 June 2010, 20:37

Quote from: EuanGtTdi on 17 June 2010, 20:36

flat headed screw driver and a hammer  :grin:

haha love it

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: rheady on 17 June 2010, 22:45

You'll need a f@@king strong screwdriver. Mine would'nt budge.

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: wakeboarder15 on 17 June 2010, 23:17

Quote from: rheady on 17 June 2010, 22:45

You'll need a f@@king strong screwdriver. Mine would'nt budge.

was it that bad :undecided:
might soak it in wd40 overnight!

and then give the old hammer and flat headed screw driver a go :grin:

cheers
elliot

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: Purely VAG on 18 June 2010, 05:30

Never needed to spread the hub carrier with coilovers. Needed when fitting OEM struts. Handy to have though, i need one myself.

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: Hulmie on 18 June 2010, 08:48

just use a hammer and chisel to open it up

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: Rhyso on 18 June 2010, 08:56

Mr Dave's 'persuader'  :laugh: :laugh:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/DSC00152.jpg)

Title: Re: suspension 'spreader tool'
Post by: wakeboarder15 on 19 June 2010, 00:55

^ now that is a good tool for the job :grin: