Allen key for removing front shocks

[jenk]

What size allen key do i need to remove the front shocks (top mount). non of mine fit

 

[ibiza_95]

its a sh1t sized one... but make sure you get it right! i couldnt find the right one either for some reason? get the smallest one that doesnt fit cos its too big and grind it down... i ended up rounding mine because i tried to use a too small allen key, and then ended up grinding the struts okk not cool.

 

[andyj]

7mm info found on CGti

 

[jenk]

Out of two sets ive got not 1 fits, mite pester my neighbour see if he has one. Do you no if its metric or imperial??

 

[jenk]

7mm info found on CGti

Good one my J

Is that a rare size then

 

[m0rk]

Not rare... you can buy it from Halfords.

 

[jenk]

Not rare... you can buy it from Halfords.

Just asked a lecturer at college, He said the same thing

Cheers

 

[m0rk]

aftermarket will be a 6mm one though... so bear that in mind

I use a spark plug socket to undo the top nut. while holding the damper rod with the allen key.

 

[jenk]

There g-max that are on now but non of my allen keys fit so im guessing they have kept to oem style fittings, hopefully anyhow.

 

[andyj]

IIRC it's 22mm socket you need to hold the top nut.

22mm spark plug socket is about £3 from GSF Bought one at the weekend to service the Ibiza

 

[jenk]

IIRC it's 22mm socket you need to hold the top nut.

22mm spark plug socket is about £3 from GSF Bought one at the weekend to service the Ibiza

Got the spark plug socket i think, tea leafed a nice britool ratchet and socket set from my grandad Bless him

 

[Kev_D]

Yeah thats what i used for mine a 22mm socket to hold the nut and then i bout a 7mm i think allen key from halfrauds with a handle on for the allen bolt.

 

[andyj]

how'd people go about holding the socket though ?!? because you need access down through the centre of it for the allen key...

 

[Kev_D]

I used a set of mole grips to hold mine in place, just altered them so that they held the socket tightly in place and slid the allen key through

 

[ACH]

I used a friends spanner, which had ground down edges on the 22mm end. While my other m8 held the allen key I wound the spanner. Glad the lad leant me the spanner tbh as it made the job a whole lot easier.

As for allen keys, treat yourself to a nice set in a box from somewhere like the pro halfords ones or the likes. Tools never come in wrong

 

[cordobabrendy]

you can buy a socket that looks like a mouse has bitten half of it away from the side, cant remember the name but is very handy, means you can use the socket set handle and an allen key to loosen.

 

[jenk]

Sorted out the tool situation, trusty next door neighbour dude

Using a nice shaped spanner and his 7mm allen key. Went to halfords and the silly boy didnt have a clue.

Iv got the rears on and should get the fronts on saturday. These 60mm of thread left on the rears and its slammed good

cheers for the help guys

 

[andyj]

Good work Shame I'm not going to see it this weekend... only going on the Saturday!

 

[cordobabrendy]

ive got around 6 full turns left (6 threads anyway) on the rears, i need to raise the fronts a little as im getting rubbing on the arb.

 

[jenk]

ive got around 6 full turns left (6 threads anyway) on the rears, i need to raise the fronts a little as im getting rubbing on the arb.

theres lots of turns left on mine, how low do fk think you should be running