Coilover fitting

[AL90]

you would need some coil spring clamps on the springs, but i really wouldnt take them out. i know someone who did that and he was so low he hit everything. I would leave them in and get different springs.

 

[ajimboslice]

Sorry to revive an old thread, when try to get the top mount off, how the hell do you do it? I can't move it with an allen key and mole grips to save my life

 

[DEAN0]

Sorry to revive an old thread, when try to get the top mount off, how the hell do you do it? I can't move it with an allen key and mole grips to save my life

You need to put a hexagon key in to the middle of the damper shaft and hold it whilst undoing the nut with a spanner.

 

[ajimboslice]

You need to put a hexagon key in to the middle of the damper shaft and hold it whilst undoing the nut with a spanner.

Cheers, got my head round that, just in search of a t60 bit for the bottom

 

[DEAN0]

Cheers, got my head round that, just in search of a t60 bit for the bottom

The bottom is not a TORX.

It is a spline bit you need

like this - http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?sa=X...=874&page=2&start=16&ndsp=17&ved=0CIoBEK0DMBE

 

[ajimboslice]

Deffo M18?

 

[DEAN0]

Deffo M18?

Not completely sure sorry. pic was an example.

If you measure the diameter of the bolt thread at the oposite end it will tell you what it is.
14mm = M14
16mm = M16
18mm = M18
etc

Deffo NOT a torx though.

 

[ajimboslice]

Not completely sure sorry. pic was an example.

If you measure the diameter of the bolt thread at the oposite end it will tell you what it is.
14mm = M14
16mm = M16
18mm = M18
etc

Deffo NOT a torx though.

Ok cheers, managed to get a spline set, Only goes up to M16 tho so here's hoping

 

[DEAN0]

Ok cheers, managed to get a spline set, Only goes up to M16 tho so here's hoping

Just looked on the elsawin manual

It says the strut to hub bolt is M12x1.5 thread x 80mm long

Torque is 60Nm + 90 degrees extra.

 

[ajimboslice]

Just looked on the elsawin manual

It says the strut to hub bolt is M12x1.5 thread x 80mm long

Torque is 60Nm + 90 degrees extra.

Yeah it fits, just can't get the last top mount bolt off to get the spring off, the bush gets in the way of getting a spanner on the nut

 

[DEAN0]

Yeah it fits, just can't get the last top mount bolt off to get the spring off, the bush gets in the way of getting a spanner on the nut

I have a set of cranked spanners that fits down in to the top cap so it fits on the nut.

Similar to this - http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?um=1...ur=842&page=1&start=0&ndsp=17&ved=0CHsQrQMwDA

 

[Steven5533]

dose any one know weather it will be better to get shortened drop links with coil overs as i will be doing mine in a couple of months and if it is advised i will just do them at the same time?

 

[DEAN0]

dose any one know weather it will be better to get shortened drop links with coil overs as i will be doing mine in a couple of months and if it is advised i will just do them at the same time?

Depends on the coilovers.

Some need different droplinks - some have the droplink mount moved so you can use standard droplinks.

 

[Steven5533]

these ones http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAT-IBIZ...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item338b833e1a
first time using coilovers I've only done lowering springs before

 

[DEAN0]

these ones http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAT-IBIZ...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item338b833e1a
first time using coilovers I've only done lowering springs before

Not come across those before.

I would message the seller and ask if different droplinks are required.

 

[Steven5533]

ok thanks

 

[ajimboslice]

I have a set of cranked spanners that fits down in to the top cap so it fits on the nut.

Similar to this - http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?um=1...ur=842&page=1&start=0&ndsp=17&ved=0CHsQrQMwDA

I ended up using a spark plug socket, worked a treat. Pain of a job tho, won't wanna be doing that again anytime soon

 

[Steven5533]

hey i didn't go for them coilovers in the end i got some FK AUTOMOTIVE ones has any ones used these before?? do i need shortened drop links as will be fitting them this weekend ???

 

[t.oldaker]

hey i didn't go for them coilovers in the end i got some FK AUTOMOTIVE ones has any ones used these before?? do i need shortened drop links as will be fitting them this weekend ???

Yes you will need shorter droplinks

 

[Steven5533]

Yes you will need shorter droplinks

Cheers I will have to get some then

I have read that ford puma and ford mondeo drop links fit and are shorter will these be ok?? As my friend is breaking a puma and said I can have them?
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