Tom J
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im going to try and fit my new suspension kit, i have got spring compressors and a spanner set
looking in the haynes it says i need new bolts, because i cant re-use them, how much are these usually (is best place vaux??) and are they essential?
any other tips/suggestions?
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Adam_B
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ive never bought any new bolts, had about 4 different suspension setups on the car  
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myke
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nah, i've never used new bolts either and not had problems.
bare in mind that you need a swan neck spanner to get the top mount off. a flat or even offset spanner wont cut it here. standard size is 18mm, the new one may be 19mm or whatever.
don't forget to take off the clip for the abs sensor wiring if you have abs. needs to be swapped from the old strut to the new. should just be held on with a hose clip.
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Tom J
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i havent got the swan neck spanner  just bought a £25 set of spanners
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Siberia
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believe me u do not need new bolts i have had the front shocks out about 15 times at this stage and still using the saem bolt
i will change them the next time though.
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Tom J
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so these wont do the job http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/product/product.jsp?CATID=62494&entryFlag=false&PRODID=28341&paintCatId=
got the closed end on one side of them though
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Siberia
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no u need a deep ring 18 spanner. i got a 48 piece spanner set in argos for €28(£18)
this one--> http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=1751&productId=94891
[Edited on 06-07-2004 by Siberia]
[Edited on 06-07-2004 by Siberia]
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mike_1.2LS96
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I get all my tools from machine mart, they usually have good quality stuff. Clark and Clark Professional stuff. I got set of swan necks for £9 from 12,13...19mm
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mike_1.2LS96
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Only reason you would use new bolts is they are easier to put on and off again. I got new bolts, and its made it easier to change the suspension again and again. I have done it that much I changed the hub and spring/strut in 45minutes.
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myke
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i bent my 18mm swan neck spanner trying to get the subframe off of my old calibra. so much so that you could no longer get a 1/2" drive socket onto the piston end.
searched a few places to get the 18mm one that i needed, but most places didn't even have a set.
had to get a whole set in the end from the first place i went to that had them. this was Allparts (think it's a nationwide motor factor chain) cost £7.20 for a set of 5or6 draper swan neck ringers
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Tom J
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quote:
Originally posted by mike_1.2LS96
Only reason you would use new bolts is they are easier to put on and off again. I got new bolts, and its made it easier to change the suspension again and again. I have done it that much I changed the hub and spring/strut in 45minutes.
wheres the best place to get bolts from then>? and rough cost?
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mike_1.2LS96
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The bolts will be available at vauxhall, although a bit pricey. I think I got a set of them for around £10.
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philjones86
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you dont really need to worry bout a swan neck spanner for the top strut nut, just by a 20 quid power wrench from argous, has a half inch drive and comes with a right size socket neway, this is what i used, when other spanners were bending.
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Siberia
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yes but if ya use a socket the whole thing is gonna keep spinning.
u need a 18mm swan neck spanner to hold the nut and a 9 or 10 mm to stop the ram part of the shock spinning.
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philjones86
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hold on to the top mount, the power wrench delivers a short powerful burst, it wont make it spin if you hold it
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Adam-D
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i used new bolts as old ones may be weak
i think i have 2 brand new rear lower shock bolts if you want em
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