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