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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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Had the car jacked up today and noticed the front Spring is broken, so I tried to start undoing it all, but couldn't undo the top nut, they are Koni's on the front so I tried an 8 mm and 19 mm spanner but it wouldn't budge, any ideas?
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 03:18 PM
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air impact wrench or a decent cordless impact wrench, keep the weight on the wheel so the spring is compressed
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 05:36 PM
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Cordless impact wrench sorted it, now the dilemma is what springs to use?
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jules44
Cordless impact wrench sorted it, now the dilemma is what springs to use?
I've got the same dilemma at the minute!
Looking at what setup to have on my 4x4. Koni (dampers) are fine to get hold of. But struggling with choice of Spring.... GGR? Spax!!! Can't see eibach for sale anywhere anymore!
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Didn't Ahmed bayyjoo do a spring set for these?

I think I would be speaking to koni and whilst you are at it ask them how much a full refurb would cost as I suspect the dampers would be past their best.

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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 12:45 PM
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Ahmed Bayjoo springs are excellent. You can find him at grove garage.
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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Ahmed Bayjoo springs are excellent. You can find him at grove garage.

Same, really nice person to deal with as well, I should be receiving my Ahmed springs this week. £150 plus delivery
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