Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???

[knobby]

Hi Guys

Just purchased a set of Apex fully adjustable coilovers.. They should be here tomorrow just wondering what else I need to fit them?? Just thinking about new rubber tops etc.. or will they come with these?

Cheers

Knobby

[Judderi]

They wont come with new strut top mounts. Check yours at the moment and if there worn then replace them. You wont know until you take them off and inspect them. Other than that you shouldent need anything else in order to fit the coilovers.

[Mr Blue]

some new VAG front topmounts will be needed.

you might want to buy some large washers. sometimes the bottom of the topmount doesnt sit well on the top of the coilover and you may need washers to fill the gap or you get a clicking noise over bumps


f**kin annoying

[Daz...]

you might want to buy some large washers. sometimes the bottom of the topmount doesnt sit well on the top of the coilover and you may need washers to fill the gap or you get a clicking noise over bumps

mine do that! gets on my tits...

[knobby]

Right so large washers it is... Just lookin at ETKA and i cant find the front strings.. am i just being thick??

HELP

Knobby!

[monzablue16v]

Front strings?? wot wot wot! there ain't no string on my coilovers

[knobby]

gotta love my spelling... 

[monzablue16v]

what are you looking for dude taking my coilovers off at the weekend!!!

[knobby]

ok... got one fittin on the front.. but the nut at the top i cant get done up all the way.. the damper shaft seems to spin. i have the road wheel on the ground.. yet the shaft still spins. any idea how u do these up?

Cheers

Knobby

[Mr Blue]

I used a molegrip at the coilover end and it didnt scratch anything.

Was good enough to keep the shaft still while i sorted the top bolt.