mate i finally got around to trying my front struts. i couldnt even get the
top nut off. i have all the schwaben specialty tools. the steering knuckle
was spread wide open it was very loose i could move it down by pushing on
the brake disc. but it kept going back into place like something was just
holding it up so we got a huge pry bar and just pushed the whole assembly
down and it shot right back up after the strut was removed from knuckle.
what was holding it up? torsion bar? anything you didn’t mention in the
video that you had to undo? the top nut wasn’t a 6 or 8 mm allen key, it
was between, so we filed down a 8mm and tried and it just stripped all the
flats off the allen key hole. how can i fix this now? am i going to have to
crack the nut off? i can’t use one of the usual “nut cracker” tools because
it’s in the little dish of the upper mount? please help.
Exelentes todos tus videos. Me fueron de mucha ayuda para hacerle el
mantenimiento de mi auto espero sigas subiendo mas. Saludos desde Tierra
del fuego Argentina.
I did this days before the video was uploaded. In the right side of the car
the axle wont let you get the hub down enought, I had to compress the
spring and push the strut to compress (new) and get it in/out the hub. Pain
in the ash. Mine it’s a Seat toledo, same chasis. Btw nice video!
Hi, great vids by the way, so i have a question.. i have a mk4 golf 2.0
5door hatchback (left hand drive) im looking to lower it on a set of 18inch
audi rs4’s on fk coilovers. from what i’ve been reading on forums some
people have been having problems with the drive shaft grinding on the sway
bar on just a 35mm drop? People are saying you have to upgrade the sway bar
to allow for clearence? Didn’t you have the same problem when dropping it
40mm? if so could you make a vid on how to upgrade the front sway bar or a
removal/refitting vid? I’ve looked everywhere on youtube for a how to do it
vid but there is none on a mk4 golf. Looking forward to hearing back from
you. Cheers
I was trying to do that to mine but the top bolt didnt want to remove the
shock kept moving with it which is the silver thing in the middle & after
trying it for 2 hrs i gave up & put it back.. What do you think its the
problem?
it would be better if u did one wheel at a time.. and position the camera
facing the wheel and not the back of the car. cause i cant see a thing
you’re doing
I have a question about the 409 relay for 99 jetta vr6! Can the relay still
be bad even though it controls the fuel pump and the car still starts? I
took the relay out and i tested it and i dont hear a click and there are
bad burn marks on the metal prongs,but the car still starts! I have a short
to ground b+ issue and people told me to change that relay it could be
halfway bad even though the car still starts because it also controls ecm
elements! I like the new channel also! Cheers
There is a proper tool for splitting open and allowing the shock to break
free from the hub,about a fiver.
so no more mash hammer.
Plus shouldn’t the top nut be Torqued for top mount..
Ok jay z I see you lol. Bro nice video keep them coming. And upgrade on a
second battery for your impact drill so you can finish the job lol. More
videos I subed. I have a question my cousin has a 1998 audi a4 2.0 Quattro
now his gas gauge is not marking and his gas light stays on. I seen one of
your videos but I didnt see the gas gauge or the gas light on in your video
you was just in the rear dealing with the fuel pump. Well ty in advance jay
z lol.
Hey man just a question. dont you have to change the struts aswell. like
that the pressure is on the struts rather than the springs. I’ll be doing
mine soon.
thanks man.
Nice vid, did mine last year (H&R’s). They were much more forgiving after
the first month of use.
Tip for anyone buying spring compressors, try to get trapezoidal threaded
ones. It will save you a lot of ratcheting!
Top tip I found when have the lower bolt of. Use a flat wide chisel and put
it in to the gap. Then tap it and shock will fall out quickly. Worked a
treat for me.
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mate i finally got around to trying my front struts. i couldnt even get the
top nut off. i have all the schwaben specialty tools. the steering knuckle
was spread wide open it was very loose i could move it down by pushing on
the brake disc. but it kept going back into place like something was just
holding it up so we got a huge pry bar and just pushed the whole assembly
down and it shot right back up after the strut was removed from knuckle.
what was holding it up? torsion bar? anything you didn’t mention in the
video that you had to undo? the top nut wasn’t a 6 or 8 mm allen key, it
was between, so we filed down a 8mm and tried and it just stripped all the
flats off the allen key hole. how can i fix this now? am i going to have to
crack the nut off? i can’t use one of the usual “nut cracker” tools because
it’s in the little dish of the upper mount? please help.
have you do alignment after that? as it changes the alignment with the
lowered springs of yours
Exelentes todos tus videos. Me fueron de mucha ayuda para hacerle el
mantenimiento de mi auto espero sigas subiendo mas. Saludos desde Tierra
del fuego Argentina.
Love the videos man!! Keep them up!! Can’t wait for some more!!!
I did this days before the video was uploaded. In the right side of the car
the axle wont let you get the hub down enought, I had to compress the
spring and push the strut to compress (new) and get it in/out the hub. Pain
in the ash. Mine it’s a Seat toledo, same chasis. Btw nice video!
diggin the new intro music. great vid too obvi
Hi, great vids by the way, so i have a question.. i have a mk4 golf 2.0
5door hatchback (left hand drive) im looking to lower it on a set of 18inch
audi rs4’s on fk coilovers. from what i’ve been reading on forums some
people have been having problems with the drive shaft grinding on the sway
bar on just a 35mm drop? People are saying you have to upgrade the sway bar
to allow for clearence? Didn’t you have the same problem when dropping it
40mm? if so could you make a vid on how to upgrade the front sway bar or a
removal/refitting vid? I’ve looked everywhere on youtube for a how to do it
vid but there is none on a mk4 golf. Looking forward to hearing back from
you. Cheers
remember to block your wheels so it doesnt roll out on ya
Guys done it again! Quality!
I was trying to do that to mine but the top bolt didnt want to remove the
shock kept moving with it which is the silver thing in the middle & after
trying it for 2 hrs i gave up & put it back.. What do you think its the
problem?
it would be better if u did one wheel at a time.. and position the camera
facing the wheel and not the back of the car. cause i cant see a thing
you’re doing
I have a question about the 409 relay for 99 jetta vr6! Can the relay still
be bad even though it controls the fuel pump and the car still starts? I
took the relay out and i tested it and i dont hear a click and there are
bad burn marks on the metal prongs,but the car still starts! I have a short
to ground b+ issue and people told me to change that relay it could be
halfway bad even though the car still starts because it also controls ecm
elements! I like the new channel also! Cheers
There is a proper tool for splitting open and allowing the shock to break
free from the hub,about a fiver.
so no more mash hammer.
Plus shouldn’t the top nut be Torqued for top mount..
Ok jay z I see you lol. Bro nice video keep them coming. And upgrade on a
second battery for your impact drill so you can finish the job lol. More
videos I subed. I have a question my cousin has a 1998 audi a4 2.0 Quattro
now his gas gauge is not marking and his gas light stays on. I seen one of
your videos but I didnt see the gas gauge or the gas light on in your video
you was just in the rear dealing with the fuel pump. Well ty in advance jay
z lol.
Hey man just a question. dont you have to change the struts aswell. like
that the pressure is on the struts rather than the springs. I’ll be doing
mine soon.
thanks man.
Nice vid, did mine last year (H&R’s). They were much more forgiving after
the first month of use.
Tip for anyone buying spring compressors, try to get trapezoidal threaded
ones. It will save you a lot of ratcheting!
Bro, have you got two rear shocks available for sale?
Very cool! Could you maybe do a vid on how to make your electric windows go
down with the remote? I think you do a setting in the car’s software?
btw, Golf GTI? they don’t badge them that way in north america.. which
engine does this one have?
Why are you driving with no seatbelt on?
Top tip I found when have the lower bolt of. Use a flat wide chisel and put
it in to the gap. Then tap it and shock will fall out quickly. Worked a
treat for me.
try doing an r32 converstion like bodykit , engine bla bla bla great video
Great video, simple steps. Your DIY videos are well appreciated. Thanks
BMAC!
What model are this springs, and do i have to change shock absorbers also?
Great Video +BMAC VAGS :)
Nice vid.
Thanks …….
Could You make a video about how to install LED bulbs H7 in the head
lights. I wonder how well they are focused, they are not blind oncoming
drivers?