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Offline baz_the_man62

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suspension tool?
« on: 14 December 2005, 18:33 »
just bought a new gmax lowering kit (shocks and springs) for £100 on ebay, just wondering where i can get the little tool which you use to undo the strut tops?

Offline hc-animal

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Re: suspension tool?
« Reply #1 on: 14 December 2005, 18:36 »
just use an offset head ring spanner.

Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: suspension tool?
« Reply #2 on: 14 December 2005, 19:48 »
You can get the slotted nut tool off ebay as well.
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Offline TIM20

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Re: suspension tool?
« Reply #3 on: 14 December 2005, 22:11 »
german swedish also do them

I wouldn't bother trying with out them either!!

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Judderi

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Re: suspension tool?
« Reply #4 on: 15 December 2005, 09:59 »
I manages with some needle nose pliers and some circlip pliers. But it would of been allot easier with the tool.

Offline baz_the_man62

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Re: suspension tool?
« Reply #5 on: 15 December 2005, 10:09 »
ok ill have a scout for one, if i dont get one illl use the cowboy method. cheers ppl.

Judderi

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Re: suspension tool?
« Reply #6 on: 15 December 2005, 12:46 »
Hey im not a cowboy! I prefer the phrase Bodger.  :grin:

Offline baz_the_man62

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Re: suspension tool?
« Reply #7 on: 17 December 2005, 19:13 »
ok bodger... i managed to baggsy the tool on e-gay for £6.50.