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Do these two people generally have to know what they're doing, cause I really don't have a clue. Like is this something that anyone with half a brain and a wrench can figure out, or is it fairly complicated?
Its very common sense. The front is the hardest, the rear just falls apart when you unbolt the shocks...You need a few "special" tools with the front, one is a spreader type tool for the pinch fit on the spindle, I just ground down a plain hex bit to be more flat, and then you can use that....Plus, you would be wise to have an impact wrench, either electric or air, doesn't matter, for the top strut bolts. Lastly, a spring compressor, which can be rented at any partsource, autovalue, canuck tire, etc....Thats it for odds and ends, everything else is pretty standard...
I have everything you need to do it if you want to borrow the tools
Name: Brent
His: '04 TDI Golf Mods: None If it's smoken it ain't broken
Family: '15 Jetta Sportwagon
Fun car: '92 Blue Karmann Crabby Cabby Mods: Coils, front and rear swaybars, LED interior lights and some other old things.
Do these two people generally have to know what they're doing, cause I really don't have a clue. Like is this something that anyone with half a brain and a wrench can figure out, or is it fairly complicated?
YES! know what you're doing! BE SAFE!
sorry guys but i cant believe you'd lend this guy these kinds of tools and info to do a job he has no idea about doing. that spring lets go and it'll take off your head! you still gotta know how to use the tools. I watched an experienced tech get picked up of the ground, knocked out, busted up face/concussion, after one let go. the tool broke in that case.
i think its cool that you guys take the initiative to try to do things yourselves but this is a big job for an inexperienced guy.
now i dont know the knowledge of those who posted here so i dont mean any disrespect. maybe you've already made plans with dubs_17, i dont know. i just dont like to hear about backyard jobs gone bad.
sorry guys but i cant believe you'd lend this guy these kinds of tools and info to do a job he has no idea about doing. that spring lets go and it'll take off your head! you still gotta know how to use the tools. I watched an experienced tech get picked up of the ground, knocked out, busted up face/concussion, after one let go. the tool broke in that case.
i think its cool that you guys take the initiative to try to do things yourselves but this is a big job for an inexperienced guy.
now i dont know the knowledge of those who posted here so i dont mean any disrespect. maybe you've already made plans with dubs_17, i dont know. i just dont like to hear about backyard jobs gone bad.
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