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EPIC FAIL
« on: 30 July 2009, 21:51:03 »

Before you remove a strut, and compress the spring, make sure you have the right size spanner to strip the strut down (24mm)

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Oh well, will have to WIM'd on the old springs  :'(
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Re: EPIC FAIL
« Reply #1 on: 30 July 2009, 22:11:26 »

i don't think i have a 24mm spanner  :'(
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Re: EPIC FAIL
« Reply #2 on: 30 July 2009, 22:18:48 »

I've put it all back together now so I can get to work....
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Re: EPIC FAIL
« Reply #3 on: 30 July 2009, 22:29:37 »

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i don't think i have a 24mm spanner  :'(


I've got 2 / 3 if you want to borrow one.
bit far to drive though Lol.


sorry I've got my coat.
« Last Edit: 30 July 2009, 22:29:57 by acdcdave »
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Re: EPIC FAIL
« Reply #4 on: 30 July 2009, 22:36:31 »

15/16" A/F will fit fine :y
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Re: EPIC FAIL
« Reply #5 on: 31 July 2009, 07:53:22 »

Take your spring with you, sure tehy will have one  :y

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Re: EPIC FAIL
« Reply #6 on: 31 July 2009, 08:49:58 »

Indeed, they could change the springs over in about 30 mins i they have a hydraulic spring compressor!
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Re: EPIC FAIL
« Reply #7 on: 01 August 2009, 19:36:04 »

So, how did you get on at WIM, did they do your new springs?
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