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Offline sKrEwBaLL

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Lowering
« on: 17 December 2003, 11:43 »
Chaps,

I am going to attempt to lower my car (mk2 8v) over the Christmas holidays, and to be honest, I'm pretty sh!t at car stuff but I'm going to have a go.  I have lowering springs and dampers and new bumpstops.  What other bits will I need to replace?  Do I need any special tools? (I have a set of spring clamps).  Do I need a torque wrench or is this not important for suspension?

Also, anything else I need to be aware of?

Cheers
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golfvr6

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Re:Lowering
« Reply #1 on: 17 December 2003, 11:56 »
You will need a tool for the slotted nut that holds the front suspension together, you can get a set from Halfords. You should always use a torque wrench really but especially if you are inexperienced. Change the top mounts on the fronts as well.
Get someone to help you as well. The backs can be a pain to get out as you need to lever the trailing arms down.
Change all the bolts and nuts for new. Allow at least a day to get it done if you haven't done it before, and don't rush it!
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Re:Lowering
« Reply #2 on: 17 December 2003, 11:58 »
If you want any advise when doing it then just ask  :-*
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Re:Lowering
« Reply #3 on: 17 December 2003, 12:04 »
Quote from: golfvr6 on 17 December 2003, 11:56
You will need a tool for the slotted nut that holds the front suspension together, you can get a set from Halfords. You should always use a torque wrench really but especially if you are inexperienced. Change the top mounts on the fronts as well.
Get someone to help you as well. The backs can be a pain to get out as you need to lever the trailing arms down.
Change all the bolts and nuts for new. Allow at least a day to get it done if you haven't done it before, and don't rush it!

Which torque wrench should I buy?

The Haynes manual reckons you can get the slotted nut out using a allen key and a spanner?  Is this right?

I dont suppose you could list the nuts and bolts I need so that I can buy them before I start..?  :D
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golfvr6

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Re:Lowering
« Reply #4 on: 17 December 2003, 14:23 »
I think your looking at the wrong nut, to get the plate off inside the engine bay you need a spanner and allen key, you need an offset spanner by the way. The slotted nut holds the front suspension together.
I got a better idea , if you are near to Woking, pay me and i'll do it  ;) :D
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Re:Lowering
« Reply #5 on: 17 December 2003, 14:27 »
How much...?   ::)
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golfvr6

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« Reply #6 on: 17 December 2003, 14:30 »
About 120 bar  :D
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Re:Lowering
« Reply #7 on: 17 December 2003, 14:32 »
LOL - '6 you mercenary - what happened to the brotherhood!! or are juniors nappies infringing on your modding budget? ;)
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Re:Lowering
« Reply #8 on: 17 December 2003, 14:32 »
What if I give you a hand?  Cheaper..?  ???
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golfvr6

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Re:Lowering
« Reply #9 on: 17 December 2003, 14:33 »
Too right mate, its not the kids , its the wife  Ho Ho Ho  :D
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