Mk2 gti shocks

[ChowderV4]

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.

[Thom89]

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

[Diamond Hell]

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

[molegti]

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

This works like magic

[ChowderV4]

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

[JimR]

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

[ChowderV4]

ebay