MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: bobby_fodge on May 10, 2020, 12:15:47 am
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Hi, I have some new shocks to fit. Will I be able to undo the nut on top of the rear shocks without an impact gun?
I imagine if I just use a socket the shock will spin, I could just use pipe grips to hold the shock still.
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obviously much easier with a gun but very possible. Top few threads are flat so easier to use vice grips and an O ring spanner. Didnt need penetrating fluid
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I don't recall having any trouble undoing mine with hand tools, I don't think they're that tight.
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Yeah a normal hand job will be fine on the rear shocks. It's the fronts that need impacting, or the right deep throat spanners and Popeye arms.