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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ChowderV4 on 29 October 2012, 19:22

Title: Mk2 gti shocks
Post by: ChowderV4 on 29 October 2012, 19:22

Ok, ive purchased a set of boge turbo shocks with 40mm lowering springs, i tried swapping them over on the weekend and of course my current shocks were a massive pain and i managed to round the allen key on the top of the shock.
my first questions is is there a way of fixing this problem short of welding an allen key/ nut onto it?

Also ive currently got 17" wheels (will be getting rid for some 15's asap) would 40mm cause issues with rubbing?


cheers,
Ben.

Title: Re: Mk2 gti shocks
Post by: Thom89 on 29 October 2012, 20:12

Use a pair of large decent Mole Grips around the shaft under the wing, let the grips rotate as you undo the nut with a socket and ratchet, the grips will stop against the body, while you're undoing the nut from above
HTH

Thom

Title: Re: Mk2 gti shocks
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 October 2012, 23:31

Or find someone with an electric impact gun and buzz the top nut off.

Title: Re: Mk2 gti shocks
Post by: molegti on 30 October 2012, 08:37

Quote from: Diamond Hell on 29 October 2012, 23:31

Or find someone with an electric impact gun and buzz the top nut off.

This works like magic

Title: Re: Mk2 gti shocks
Post by: ChowderV4 on 30 October 2012, 16:30

ahh impact gun, have plenty at work , i shall tryy it out.

Title: Re: Mk2 gti shocks
Post by: JimR on 04 November 2012, 20:01

As an aside, where did you get the boge shocks from?

Title: Re: Mk2 gti shocks
Post by: ChowderV4 on 26 November 2012, 22:19

ebay