Specific tools for working on suspension.

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Specific tools for working on suspension.

Post by broady81 » 27 Jan 2011 02:53 am

Hey guys and gals,

I need some advice: I should be purchasing some shiny new adjustables for my 340. Now, my problem is, my toolbox is still in it's infancy, and I'm wondering what tools exactly I'll need for this job. I've had a look at the "blue book" I think it's called. I know I need spring clamps, which are on their way to me already, but I'm struggling with a couple of tools that I don't recognise:

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And a different type of spring compressor:

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Any ideas or alternatives?

Thanks

Matt
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Re: Specific tools for working on suspension.

Post by magnumpi » 27 Jan 2011 04:21 am

Provided you have a decent socket set, along with your spring compressors you'll be fine, i didn't need any special tools. It's hard to tell what the top pic is, possibly a special tool for getting the top nut off of the damper for draining/changing the oil? If thats the case a decent set of Swan neck pliers will do the trick.
Similar thing with the other pic, i can't actually tell what it is :lol:

*Edit, it could be a ball joint separator?
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Re: Specific tools for working on suspension.

Post by Jonofdoom » 27 Jan 2011 10:49 am

Yeah you'll probably need a ball joint splitter to get the strut off at the bottom end.... I'd normally use a hammer but there's not any swing room in there.

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Re: Specific tools for working on suspension.

Post by filthyjohn » 27 Jan 2011 01:22 pm

Cantilever ball joint splitter, all the other types are useless.


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Re: Specific tools for working on suspension.

Post by broady81 » 27 Jan 2011 02:21 pm

Sweet, thanks for the replies guys 340pw

Much appreciated. I'll get these bought now!

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Re: Specific tools for working on suspension.

Post by filthyjohn » 27 Jan 2011 03:51 pm

Your local motor discount should sell you a canti ball joint splitter for about £15. A seriously sound investment as they absolutely dominate ball joints.
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Re: Specific tools for working on suspension.

Post by Ride_on » 28 Jan 2011 12:48 am

You'll need medium plumbers shifters to get the big shock retaining nut off. Bolt the strut back into the wheel, after removing the springs, and stand on the wheel (flat on the ground), then use the shifters on the nut.
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