[s-cars] Any tricks to installing Bilstein struts? and Intrax springs drop info

[Ingo D. Rautenberg]

Hmm, must be why I got an extra one ;-) .

Actually, while this (sawed/cut) does work, the increased stress on the tool
with the slot will cause it to bend IME and slip.  I recommend a chain
wrench available at Sears or better hardware stores (also used by plummers,
I believe).  Allows for nice tight fit and won't mar the nut either.  I have
the Vise-Grip 9" locking chain Clamp (model 20R) ~ $25.  Sears also has a 4"
chain pipe wrench ~ $20

The best (and intended) way to use the included Bilstein tool (uncut) is
when you have the strut assembly and spring removed.

-Ingo
'91 200q20v...Slightly modified
'83 Urquattro
('90 v8q RIP)
http://hometown.aol.com/quattringo/index.html

----- Original Message -----
From: "Walsh, Edward" <edward.walsh at agedwards.com>
To: <S-CAR-List at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 10:34 AM
Subject: [s-cars] Any tricks to installing Bilstein struts? and Intrax
springs drop info


> Gary, thank you.
> Well, one surprise is that Shox.com didn't send me the "tool" that you are
> referring to.... Hopefully the install can be done w/o it.  Should I not
put
> the stock bump stock on the Bilsteins?
> Thanks, Ed
>



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