SkinnyMarshall
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i have cheapo fk front shocks , just the shock its self , what other gear do i need for it ? will the standard mounts bolt on ? thanks jack
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JamesSXI
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Registered: 18th Jan 13
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I need to know this too, from what I've read just top mounts from old strut needed
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SkinnyMarshall
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cheers bud , quick question , what is the best tool to hold the stock of the shock above the threads , if you understand that lol ? had a shit time today doing the rears ,
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JamesSXI
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Registered: 18th Jan 13
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You mean to stop it spinning?
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SkinnyMarshall
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yeh bud
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JamesSXI
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I used mole grips but I'm sure that's not the correct way. Didn't do my shocks any good.
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SkinnyMarshall
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i done that today and rounded it off , had to grid the fucker off lol
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JamesSXI
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Haha thread probably seized if its an old car. Oh well you'll not be using them shocks will you?
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corsa-torque
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Do they not have a slot for an Allen key? And the rears I've used a ring spanner and a smaller spanner to hold to shock from spinning
I've always used an air gun, but obv not everyone has access to such tools
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