Top suspension nut

Discussion in 'Tools, Equipment & Fasteners' started by Cazzzooom, Nov 11, 2006.

  1. Cazzzooom Forum Member

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    Don't locking nuts have a nylon thread?
    Mine doesn't have any
     
  2. vw_stu Forum Member

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    might be an idea to nip and get some nylocks then matey, might be expensive if the suspension came loose [:s]
     
  3. benlg81 Forum Member

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    so it could be my top nut thats the problem i'll see how it looks
     
  4. rubjonny

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    not always no, the vw ones are just slightly pinched or something?
     
  5. vduben Forum Member

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    neanderthol man:p
     
  6. keith_lemon

    keith_lemon Forum Member

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    i`ll add an old socket from my sealey set..... i dont abuse my good tools :lol: :lol: [:D]
     
  7. mk2monster

    mk2monster Forum Member

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    i had this prob a month ago i welded a short bar onto a socket, then u can get the allen key through! worked a treat!!
     
  8. vduben Forum Member

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    thats a diesel inj tool:)


    thats what i ended up doing, its the best cheapest way!!
     
  9. g60racing New Member

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    This is what I used, no welding required... Box wrench from tool shop for a few quid then a spanner to go over the top. Easy..

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    box wrech is basically metal tube thats been shapped, so its hollow even though it looks black in the photo
     
  10. Cazzzooom Forum Member

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    Cool! vdubman, where did you get that?
     
  11. pascal77uk Paid Member Paid Member

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    i use a drop nose ring spanner and allan key
     
  12. H5LRW Forum Member

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    I've used an allen key and spark plug socket before, put the allen key through the centre of the plug socket, socket onto the nut and crack with a spanner.
    Nothing works aswell as an impact gun though!
     
  13. Cazzzooom Forum Member

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    FINALLY! I've done the Job! In the end I used 2 sockets, a strip of rubber, mole grips, an adjustable spanner, allen key socket, wrench of course and the special top nut keys that I bought from GSF!
    I'm well chuffed and now I can have some knockless and squeakyless driving![:*:]

    Thanks for all the help people!:clap:
     
  14. Nordoff Forum Junkie

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    Similar to that, cut a box wrench and welded a handle on.
    Reason was some stuff like koni struts you need to get a socket on the top of the strut to stop it turning.
    This shows it takes up to a 15mm socket in the middle, plenty big enough.
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  15. Matt82

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    the top nut came off one guys here dead easy with a Clarke 12v impact wrench even after he had rounded it to buggery.
     
  16. Jacob New Member

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    power to tighten

    How do you now when the nut is nice and tight.My top mount have a little bearing that fits underneath the mount.If it's to tight it might afect the steering.Any advice......[:s]
     

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