[VRSIX POWER]

In the next few weeks I am about to get some Fk coilovers(height adj only) and I am planning on installing them in my
garage. I have a few questions:
1. Does the top front strut nut require a VW special tool? or can I use an socket?
2. I know Fks come already assembled but do i need to take them apart to install the strut bearings?
3. For the front all I need to replace is the strut bearing. What do I need to replace on the rears? I noticed they have
supports, strut bearings, mounting ring(rubber that seems to mate the bearing).
4. Do I need to disassemble the old struts to use anything on them?
5. Are Fk Height Adjustable worth getting or are fully the way to go?
6. On a hammer rating how hard will it be (10 being headgasket and 1 being oil change)?
Any pictures will help greatly!!
Thanks in Advance.

 

[Dextrose]

Re: Who here has Fk Coilovers? (VRSIX POWER)

quote:[HR][/HR]In the next few weeks I am about to get some Fk coilovers(height adj only) and I am planning on installing them in my
garage. I have a few questions:
1. Does the top front strut nut require a VW special tool? or can I use an socket?
2. I know Fks come already assembled but do i need to take them apart to install the strut bearings?
3. For the front all I need to replace is the strut bearing. What do I need to replace on the rears? I noticed they have
supports, strut bearings, mounting ring(rubber that seems to mate the bearing).
4. Do I need to disassemble the old struts to use anything on them?
5. Are Fk Height Adjustable worth getting or are fully the way to go?
6. On a hammer rating how hard will it be (10 being headgasket and 1 being oil change)?
Any pictures will help greatly!!
Thanks in Advance.[HR][/HR]​

I'll answer your questions as best as I can and as best as I can recall...in order:
1. Yes, more than likely you will require the special strut socket. I needed it to get mine off.
2. For the fronts...I belive you do need to take the tops off...no big deal though, they screw right off.
3. I don't think you need to replace anything, although I chose to replace everything.
4. I don't think so.
5. I only have height adjustable. Haven't driven on them yet, so I can't really answer your question. My honest assesment of the situation was that I would really never mess with the dampening feature so I opted for the height adjustable only.
6. I'd say this probably rates about a 3.
The only pic I have is of them already installed on the car...so that's probably not too much help.

 

[VWsuperhero]

Re: Who here has Fk Coilovers? (VRSIX POWER)

quote:[HR][/HR]In the next few weeks I am about to get some Fk coilovers(height adj only)[HR][/HR]​

Are you buying these through the VW of Toronto group buy? If not, then you might want to wait. It'll be cheaper..

 

[kbs]

Re: Who here has Fk Coilovers? (VWsuperhero)

ive got FKs and i can see you into them with new strut bearings for around 700

 

[kbs]

Re: Who here has Fk Coilovers? (VRSIX POWER)

ps.. replace everything.. dont mess around or you'll end up with blow front bearings.. make sure to use vr6 they are super heavy duty.. in the back upgrade from rubber to poly.. ps good luck.. it way easy.. get airtools.. its a snap..