Re: RE:Shocks on a 44

["Rob Andrews" <randrews@austin.rr.com>]

In the past, if you have neither, you can use a hammer an chisel to beat the
"nut" loose.  Just knock it off.  To put the new one back on you can use
BIG channel locks, or a BIG pipe wrench.  Just make sure to tighten the new
nut good.

Later!
Rob
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99 A4 2.8Q--too many toys to list...

----- Original Message -----
From: Rex Pedersen <fega@fega.com>
To: <bobbie@kcdm.org>
Cc: audi <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, November 01, 1999 5:48 PM
Subject: RE:Shocks on a 44


> So, how do I go about replacing them with out the special tools?  I've
> heard some people say that I can use channel locks.  I have no idea what
> those are....  HELLLPPP  :)
>
> It's crude, but a good 'ole pipe wrench and cheater bar works good.
> You need to jack the car up a bit to get the wrench between the springs. A
> narrow wrench works best.
> The nuts are usually tight and  I use about a 5 foot cheater bar because
I'm
> weak and lazy. Less busted knuckles to boot!
> Rex Pedersen
> 85 5ks
> 86 5ks wagon
> 87 5ksQ
> 90 V8q
>