suspension 'spreader tool'

[wakeboarder15]

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

[Phil18t]

spreader tool??

[Lewisf1988-DUB]

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.

[Adam]

A universal persuasion tool works well.

[EuanGtTdi]

flat headed screw driver and a hammer 

[Lewisf1988-DUB]

flat headed screw driver and a hammer 

haha love it

[rheady]

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

[wakeboarder15]

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

was it that bad
might soak it in wd40 overnight!

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

cheers
elliot

[Purely VAG]

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

[Hulmie]

just use a hammer and chisel to open it up