Coilovers

[ronnny]

Hey all,

Coilovers came in the post yesterday so I'm keen to put them in Monday.

Maybe a stupid question but anything to watch out for or special tools needed?

I have a basic set of spanners, Allen keys, sockets and screwdrivers?

Any tips? Just dont want something to pop up and make it a head fuck.

Cheers

[Tim]

In my opinion the following are essential

A hub spreader tool
An M16 spline bit
and preferably a rattle gun.

Without these a 2.5 hour job will take you all weekend.

[Sammy]

Tim is correct. Also, don't forget to disconnect the swaybar on both sides before you start.

[ronnny]

Cheers guys. Don't have a rattle gun so il have to adjust it painfully slowly.

Sorry for the dumb question, but what's a hub spreader do? Same applies for the spline bit

[Tim]

The rattle gun is about being able to remove the top strut nut. Id research a couple of DIYs before you get stuck into it just so you know whats required.

hub spreader
http://www.toolsource.com/prod_medium/96369a.jpg

Spline bit
http://www.mackay.co.uk/images/product/unior-612170-spline-socket-m14-56633590.JPG

[Tim]

Youre also going to need spring compressors unless youre willing to take your life and those around you into your own hands by undoing the strut mount without them

[ronnny]

Cheers. Got spring compressors.

Got a spline bit. Don't have the hub separator. Major problem?

Il read up on some diys but I've got a general idea. I've helped 2 friends do them on a Toyota soarer and eg civic so I've seen it done