Author Topic: Front Strut Replacement  (Read 800 times)

Offline keithyboy

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Front Strut Replacement
« on: 06 September 2006, 23:02 »
Another "Is HBOL full of......." Question.

I'm going to replace my shocks, springs and top mounts shortly and the section in HBOL says I need to under the ARB drop-link and the track rod end in order to get the strut off. Is this correct or can i just undo the top mount and the two bolts holding the strut to the hub carrier?

Whilst on the subject, are lowering spring caps any good and can they be fitted without removing the strut? I know this seems a bit odd when the struts need to come off anyway but I've got some -40mm springs but might want a bit more depending on how it looks when done.
« Last Edit: 07 September 2006, 09:35 by Mk2GTI2.016v »


Wrong wheels and mine's Calypso not snot but it's close enough

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Re: Front Strut Replacement
« Reply #1 on: 07 September 2006, 09:37 »
There is no need to remove the ARB drop link and track rod end. You were correct with your method.

Dont know about the lowering caps, never seen or used any.

Offline keithyboy

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Re: Front Strut Replacement
« Reply #2 on: 07 September 2006, 09:42 »
Cheers.


Wrong wheels and mine's Calypso not snot but it's close enough