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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: DazVR6 on 06 February 2008, 22:06

Title: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: DazVR6 on 06 February 2008, 22:06: As some of you know i got some Jamex suspension to swap over on my car, now if i was to have the right tools i.e spring clamps, would this be hard to do myself?
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: saul79 on 06 February 2008, 22:09: no its easy take about 1 1/2hour if nothin is corroded :laugh: make sure you get the camber and tracking checked after its done :smiley:
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: DazVR6 on 06 February 2008, 22:20: Anyone know what tools i might actually need ? i know ill deffo need spring clamps, any idea on price ?
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: Mikester on 06 February 2008, 23:46: Theres a thread on how to do this somewhere, try using the search function. :cool:
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: DazVR6 on 07 February 2008, 00:42: Quote from: Mikester on 06 February 2008, 23:46
Theres a thread on how to do this somewhere, try using the search function. :cool:

No, can't be arsed.
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: Mikester on 07 February 2008, 19:30: Quote from: DazVR6 on 07 February 2008, 00:42
Quote from: Mikester on 06 February 2008, 23:46
Theres a thread on how to do this somewhere, try using the search function. :cool:

No, can't be arsed.

Then you cant be arsed to change your suspension :P
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: saul79 on 07 February 2008, 20:10: no special tools needed fella. just the coil spring compressors. socket set and some spanners does the job
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: Rmachines on 07 February 2008, 23:23: If its anything like every car i have ever done suspession on (allot) you will need an air gun to zip the top nuts off else the strut just spins! You might be lucky.
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: DazVR6 on 07 February 2008, 23:54: Heard you need a "special tool" to get it loose, anyone know what its called? suspension was only changed about a year and a half ago so shouldn't be any ceased/difficult nuts. :shocked:
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: oggy on 08 February 2008, 09:48: 1 1/2 hours! No chance - even with a ramp. Take you time and reckon on best part of 10 hours if you use a jack and do all 4. Bet your bottom dollar you come against a stiff nut etc. Spring compressors cost me a tenner from motor factors. Replace all top mounts and bottom bushes. The bottom bushes usually come with the strut. Personally I just cleaned up the springs and replaced the struts with Bose gas shocks - Ã‚£27 each.

Flats on the strut thread at the top end meant I did not require a special tool for the rear, but the front is a different matter. Again motor factor should supply. Hayes manual shows how to make one yourself - not difficult.

Agreed that camber and tracking to be checked afterwards, but drive it a while first to let it bed in.
Title: Re: Changing suspension myself...how hard..?
Post by: mattoligy on 08 February 2008, 13:35: I done mine in about 3/4 hours and in regards to getting the top nut of while the strut is spinning :laugh: imade a bodged up tool myself with many other tools hahaha :evil: but either way, i am thinking of putting my oem springs back on cos the ride is sh!t (vw struts and aftermarket springs)