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Which to buy if either/ Struts
I use an O2 sensor socket which has a slot in it, and one of the basic bent
Allen keys.
Cathy
On 8:43 pm 09/07/07 silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> O.K.........I'm working on replacing them........however, how the
> hell do I get the top bolt off to separate the assembly??? I have it
> in my spring compressor and I have the type with the hex head/bolt and
> I can't figure out how to secure the bolt while turning the allen
> wrench or vise versa.........HELP!!!
>
> Thanks,
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Karl Krupke" <kkrup62@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> > Hi Julie, other Karl, and list;
> >
> > Might be just me but I always found it much easier to seperate the
> > strut assembly from the hub carrier at the alignment adjust bolts.
> > Two bolts at the hub carrier end, two nuts at the top holding the
> > strut bearing... easy. Before you pull the lower (alignment)
> > bolts, use a scratch awl to scribe a trace along the edge where
> > the 'bracket' of the strut covers the upright from the hub
> > carrier, directly inboard from the bolts. If you're precise with
> > the marking and careful in reassembly, you'll be right on original
> alignment or near 'nuff it won't matter. But if you want to be sure,
> > what's an alignment cost, $35-50 or so? Much less hassle (I think)
> > than messing with (and possibly damaging) CV's, tie rod ends and
> > ball joints. No preference from me on brand. I've used KYB,
> > Monroe, been happy with 'em. I use for DD, so if you're looking
> > for hipo or race, go with the consensus of the list. [ Julie; Mike
> > or Dave who?] In any case, when you replace the struts, READ THE
> > INSTRUCTIONS. Most strut cartridge inserts have a spacer to be
> > installed on top of the insert, I think someone on the list posted
> > a while back; problem relating to "oops, forgot to put that in"
> > which left the cartridge loose in the asembly. Also, be sure to
> > replace the strut bearings, bump stops, and dust covers (new parts
> > for everything). Bearings are critical, stops and covers not so
> but they're cheap and the only way to replace them is to disassemble
> > the strut. So might as well do 'em now.
> > My $.02.
> >
> > Karl
> >
> >
> > > From: julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > To: silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx, Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: Re: Which to buy if either
> > > Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:47:56 +0000
> > >
> > > Forget the Monroe stuff. Call either Mike or Dave and they'll set
> > > you up. You can do the fronts. Just separate the CV joint, the
> > > ball joint AND the tie rod. Then pull it otu. Use a spring
> > > compressor to shrink the spring to take off the tension.
> > > Remove the strut bearing, ... And now the hard part open the
> > > strut top, switch struts, add the springs and away you go!
> > > Ummm. Not your daily is it?
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 09:38 AM
> > > > To: Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Subject: Which to buy if either
> > > >
> > > > O.K..........so I need to buy some suspension parts of these
> > > two which would recommend or not.
> > > >
> > > > MONROE SENSATRAC $119.00 ($39.00 shipping ouch)
> > > >
> > > > KYP GR-2 $139.99 ($25.00 shipping)
> > > >
> > > > I use it as a daily driver.........Found these 2 on eBay for a
> > > half descent prince. I feel confident that I can handle the
> > > rear............but the fronts???? I don't know.
> > > >
> > > > Karl
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