Removing front struts

[njg02]

So, I've been told to use a rattle gun to take off the top nut and to put back on. Is that the case? Or do I buy the tool from GAP so that I can torque 'em up?
While I'm doing the mount and bearing I may as well replace the struts. I like the price of the Bilstein Touring from GAP ($80) but I could buy a back set with what the postage will be. Anybody have a source here for struts? Cheapest here so far is $150 for sachs.

Neil

[rayray086]

Give CamdenGTI a call, I remember Matt being able to bring Bilstein stuff in.

I use the rattle gun. I tighten it using the "medium" setting on my 2hp air compressor and this tightens it up and still allows it to be loosened later on.

[Ben J]

a rattle gun would work wonders im sure, or if your lucky an alan key and like a spark plug socket thing might do the trick.

not sure if youll be able to get em much cheaper then that around here, not that I've looked

[njg02]

Thanks guys. Allen key was hard enough to find in 7mm. Hard pressed finding a 22mm spark plug socket too. I'm sure they're out there somewhere. I think the bilsteins will be too expensive here, compared to originals, but how much better would they be? I probably won't be able to tell. It's only the front end I'm doing.

[LogiK]

I was told when doing my front shocks never to rattle gun the strut mount as you'll crush the bearing. My mechanic did, and ****ed them.. Cost me a new set fo mounts and a pain in the ass amount of time to remove them..

I think they only need 110nm from memory.

[Water Boy]

7mm drive and 22mm deep spanner. A must have for Mk3 owners who like to do some DIY. Would set you back about $50 for those tools from a good tool store.

[njg02]

Will this fit, would it be deep enough?
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