That first broken nut was being turned clockwise @4:21 !! PB IS YOUR FRIEND here, broke it out but too late for the nuts though! If it doesnt come loose with a couple taps w rubber mallet some PB and a 3/4" socket extension then DO NOT force it!! Use a propane torch and apply moderate heat, moving between the nut and lowest part of the bolt just enough to warm the metal at the threads , THEN saturate with PB, particularly where the nut meets the bolt. Cooling the metal with PB makes its penetration even deeper to ease loose the nut.

Great vid, shows it how it really is, going through it myself right now!

I want to lower my gtd should i just buy lowering spring? I got stock all. Thanks mate

Thanks for the video. I just happen to search on the Maddox McPherson compressor spring removal kit and your video popped up. I'm replacing the struts on my Kia Rondo..Also subscribed..

What brake rotors did you install?

So to tighten the nut at the top of the strut do you need a back up on the socket?

Okay…but you were tightening that first nut that broke 😂

I know hindsight is a beautiful thing. If you're going to remove the bottom control arm ,you should have just removed the single nut on the ball joint and break the joint with separation tool. no need to undo 3 nuts. Still a brilliant video

I used a 1/4" ratchet square end to use as a spreader on the strut base.

That moment when you watch someone snap three studs from not knowing righty tighty lefty loosey

@ModernEngineer

4 жыл бұрын

Chasedalight to be fair, it was only the first one.

Where is part 2? Did you do a video of the rears being done?

Dudeee, that's fucked, glad it worked out in the end. Nice video 👌

I need some help here.. I have a 2012 Golf R. I had my buddy’s shop lower it(just springs) and now I’m having major auto correct or sway bar issues ..basically if I’m on the highway on a curve going right or the steering wheel at the half way point(going right that is) it completely shifts on me or jerks it self back into place and my traction light comes on.. any help would be appreciated..

@Tepify

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you've fixed it already so I'm sorry for the late reply. Once you've changed your suspension via lowering springs, coilovers, whatever it may be, you will need to get an alignment done on your vehicle. Not sure if the shop did that for you or not but I'd get your alignment checked.

Would it be easier to remove the axle bolt in order to get enough room to pull out the strut? Versus taking off the 3 bolts on the control arm.

@ModernEngineer

4 жыл бұрын

Twin Tip Nation yes. But I didn’t have the specialty socket to remove the axle bolt

@barricadeish

3 жыл бұрын

@@ModernEngineer yep and the axle can get stuck you then need a special tool for that, a new ball joint is cheaper than a damaged axle or hub.

Did you ever post a video on putting them back on?

@ModernEngineer

5 жыл бұрын

Luke AOD Yes.

@JH-sc7cs

2 жыл бұрын

@@ModernEngineer Hey man. How was the ride quality of the stock struts/shocks after being lowered on them and returning to stock height springs?

Hey man. How was the ride quality of the stock struts/shocks after being lowered on them and returning to stock height springs?

@ModernEngineer

2 жыл бұрын

It was pretty good but I could tell the struts were worn out. I actually replaced all struts and springs recently. Video to come.

@JH-sc7cs

2 жыл бұрын

@@ModernEngineer ok thanks mate

@wallacegrommet9343

2 жыл бұрын

The roads being horrible in Seattle with tons of potholes and cracked pavement, I bent my 17 inch rims running 45 series tires quickly, and the ride quality was harsh and noisy. I bought a set of 16 inch VW rims running 55 series tires and the ride quality is much more comfortable and quiet, plus the tire profile almost completely eliminated rim scrape on curbs (kerbs)

So you don't have to take off the axle bolt? Other install videos show removing the axle bolt and the control arm nuts. I didn't want to bother with removing the axle bolt. This looks promising.

@ModernEngineer

4 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to. If anything, I would remove the 6 bolts on the inner cv at the transmission.

You put the front springs in upside down. The 'flat' end goes against the bearing at the top. The color paint dots should be closer to the wheel.

How did you get around not having to remove the axle bolt? Is that because you removed the control arm? I'm trying to find a way to swap my springs without having to remove the axle bolt. I replaced it a few months ago when I went to VWR springs and it was a bitch getting that final torque, so now that im going a bit lower Im trying to avoid this step at all costs (if possible) Thanks for any info you can get back to me...

@ModernEngineer

6 жыл бұрын

Cesar Girona technically you can wiggle it out with the lca still attached, however removing it give you much more room.

@girces

6 жыл бұрын

D I Y G A R A G E ok, thanks much.

I'm finding out from all these youtube videos the best way to install springs is to pay a shop to do it.

I'm tempted to fit loweing springs on my 2009 mk5 - do I need to replace the topmounts and bearings too? Thank you.

@Wiliuz

6 жыл бұрын

worth doing while you are there. some people dont. 9 years car should be worn by now.

Bodgery at it's best - I hope that no-one uses this video as a basis for a project. AutoDoc have a comprehensive b=video on this subject, with tools correctly identified.

I'm now scared to do my springs because I don't want to break those studs

@ModernEngineer

6 жыл бұрын

Apply a lot of PB Blaster! I've also heard that if you tighten before you loosen, the nuts will break loose. Good Luck!

@VhexLegend

6 жыл бұрын

D I Y G A R A G E thx for the reply , I get some h&r super sport springs in tomorrow 👍🏻

@VhexLegend

6 жыл бұрын

D I Y G A R A G E hey I just wanted to follow up, I just did my springs today, took me roughly 12 hours lol, it was my first time but your video helped me so much, and I didn't brake anything !

@ModernEngineer

6 жыл бұрын

VhexLegend Good! Glad I could help out!

Dude, you sheared them off because you went the wrong way LOL! Counter clockwise to remove, clockwise to tighten!

@ModernEngineer

5 жыл бұрын

ReelOne damnit. I was hoping no one noticed that!

@dgatan

5 жыл бұрын

@@ModernEngineer LOL

@Sev_Auk

5 жыл бұрын

The first one was the right direction, but the next two were wrong :) Spray with PB Blaster, let it sit a while, break out the impact gun. Much better odds of not shearing the studs.