[Mk2] [NA] Lowering Help

[sloopeh]

i went to fit some apex springs last weekend and failed. i couldnt undo any of the bolts despite some serious leverage/penetrating fluid ended up breaking/bending three spanners

anyone know anyone in the SE with more experience/better tools than me who could fit them for me and appx cost?

or would anyone like to volunteer to have a go and earn some cash?

[Jay vr6]

did you try using a breaker bar ? or just spanners ?

[sloopeh]

a 6 foot scaffold pole on the end of an 'unbreakable' spanner and 2 cheap spanners - all of which broke.

[Jay vr6]

wow that doesn't sound good, if you have no luck finding someone to help I'm only in Sussex near tunbridge wells, I have a garage full of tools so your welcome to come over one weekend and have another go.

[Phill P]

Bung a tyre place a fiver to loosen them with a windy gun.

[W88NEE]

Yeah I would second Phils idea, I went to a local tyre place and they did my suspension with an air gun. Its amazing how easy thngs come apart with tools like that

[sloopeh]

thanks all for advice and offer jay.

as it happens there is a really helpful tyre place about 100 yds from my house. i didnt think to ask them to help. i am sure they will so that is a great idea,

cheers

[Rory]

Are you sure your turning them the right way? lol

Just kidding - Forget the spanners - Can you not get a good socket on them?

[sloopeh]

when i wrote spanners i meant sockets

[SFLee]

where about are you in kent
i have the tool and may able to help

in se28 area

[sloopeh]

dartford so round the corner

[Maverick9999]

Hope you get your apexs fitted. I'm thinking of fitting them and am wondering how harsh the ride is after fitting... could you report back with pics and your view on how firm the ride is?

[SFLee]

if you want to pop round sunday, i can borrow you the tool and help

i have breaker bar, impact wench, hacksaw socket etc
and a drive way



oh also a crappy spring compressor , but i usually change to coilover so it is usually faster

[Rory]

Nice one guys love the club spirit. Good luck with this. Take some photos. Good luck with the drop links if you're taking the off

[sloopeh]

indeed thanks a lot for your offers of help. just need to find some time now and will take you all up on them.