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Adam-D
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11th Oct 03 at 18:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
how do i fit it?
who has done this?
Kris TD
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you need to use an impact wrench.
Adam-D
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12th Oct 03 at 14:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
shit.
is it the same if i was changing the suspension?
Adam-D
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ttt
Adam_B
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is ti one that has little cup things that sit under the bolts?
Adam-D
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aye red one
the bolt sit insde a cup thing yes
m2rv had one
Adam_B
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if its the same as mine, i gripped the damper from under the wheel arch with a moley and then tightened up the bolt with a deep socket

[Edited on 13-10-2003 by Adam_B]
jr
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you use a open ended spanner on the lower bolt while hollding the upper one with a socket
Adam_B
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there is no lower bolt? is there?
Adam-D
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
you use a open ended spanner on the lower bolt while hollding the upper one with a socket


so how do i bolt it back on when i put the strut bace on? the is no room for a open ended spannar
Adam-D
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
if its the same as mine, i gripped the damper from under the wheel arch with a moley and then tightened up the bolt with a deep socket

[Edited on 13-10-2003 by Adam_B]


isnt the damper got a plastic cover on it ?
wont that break it?
Adam_B
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mine didnt, just some rubbery bits. just where it goes thru the top of the wheel arch, directly under where ur boltin the strut brace to. I'll take some pics tomorrow if u want ?
Adam-D
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yes please
thanks m8
Adam_B
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14th Oct 03 at 14:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
all righty then,

for todays game u will need -



clamp it under the wheelarch here, get someone to hold it if need be -



then just tighten the top bolt with ur deep socket, 16 or 17mm it is -
Adam-D
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cheers mate!
they standard shocks?
that helps a lot
OFcorsa
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Is this worth it?? would be interested to know!
Adam_B
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dampers are fks. i never noticed any performance gains, but it looks damn sweet
Adam-D
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ok i think standard shocks have a cover where u put the mole grips but that dont bther im sure itll mobe outta the with a bit of persuasion

 
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