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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: sacvwgolf on 27 January 2007, 16:53

Title: suspension trouble
Post by: sacvwgolf on 27 January 2007, 16:53

when i put new shocks + springs on the car i had trouble tighten the bolt at the top.

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/sacvwgolf/PICT0984.jpg)

I bought a deep offset ratchet thing but could not get it deep enough to do the nut up fully.

tool used:
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/sacvwgolf/PICT0987.jpg)

Any advice on which tools to use?

Also there was a bit of a gap at the top see picture. is this normal?

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/sacvwgolf/sus2.jpg)

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: VR6_ROB on 27 January 2007, 17:31

bloody hell
my suspension must be knackered

mine sticks up about half a inch

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: sacvwgolf on 27 January 2007, 17:50

yeah mines about the same. i don't know why though!!!

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: Mew on 27 January 2007, 18:08

Buy a socket (23mm or whatever the nut is) from halfords and then grind off two flats on the outside so you can get a conventional spanner on it. Then just stick your allen key down the middle and tighten up! Well that's how i did it anyway

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: sacvwgolf on 27 January 2007, 18:19

that sounds like it could work thanks  :smiley:

is the gap normal?

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: Mew on 27 January 2007, 18:33

Erm, i've got a gap but would say it is only around 5mm or so, maybe a bit more? You may well find that when done up properly that the gap is reduced. A gap is normal though, just not sure about 20mm! Sorry

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: filthy on 27 January 2007, 18:38

easiest way is to use a 22mm ring spanner, with a good offset....

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: sacvwgolf on 27 January 2007, 18:40

is that what i got? in the picture

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: mattp1983 on 28 January 2007, 13:09

well that depends... if it fits then yeah, if it doesn't then no.... try and see, you definately need the allen key as well though.

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: DarnPB on 28 January 2007, 13:37

The gap is normal although it depends on how much the gap is as to the condition of the strut mount. My old ones had a gap of about 15-20mm. With the car jacked up though, this gap disapeared, although the strut could be moved up and down with ease, indicating the mounts were shot. The new ones have a gap of 5mm or slightly less.
I have heard that G60 mounts are better, (last longer) although they are a different part number, they still fit. (Needs verification!)

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: sacvwgolf on 28 January 2007, 17:28

g60 mounts do fit but costs more. i decided to make my own socket to use. i got a 22mm socket and grinded down two flat edges.

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/sacvwgolf/PICT0995.jpg)

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/sacvwgolf/PICT0996.jpg)

haven't used it yet but will do soon.

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: rubjonny on 30 January 2007, 17:25

or, use a spark plug socket with an allen key down the middle ;)
Problem is, that the new nuts from Vw are 23mm, so you have to use a lambda/diesel socket for these.  But they have a big hole in the side so make the job a doddle :)

Title: Re: suspension trouble
Post by: sacvwgolf on 30 January 2007, 18:39

that would of work, bit late though  :laugh: