LOAF
September 5th 2005, 00:49
Got some questions... specially after my little incident at the auto shop..
1) Need to know what type of strut is used in the Maxx Struts.. I think its a Rabbit, but not sure.. I went on-line and used the number on the strut and could not find any matches on the Boge site.. I would like to know so that I look at different options.. I was wondering if anyone has used a Koni insert, or KYB adj.. that is the direction would like to go since I have to buy a new insert..
2) Question two- On the Maxx struts what does everyone one use to compress the spring.. Would like to know the type and make of the spring compressor that everyone is using.. I tried auto zone and theirs won't work.. I don't have access to a wall mounted unit anymore, and that is how this all began.. I have seen a belt compressor, that probably would work great, but its like 400 bucks..
3) What does everyone use to loosen/tighten the cap that holds the strut cartige in place.. I used channel locks but it makes a mess of that soft aluminum cap.. where can I find a large enough open end wrench..
4) CAMBER PLATES.. who makes them, or who has modified some.. I have a MIG, so I can weld new studs.. I had made a post about seeing if anyone has used rabbit caster plat, modded it to fit a super beetle.. I would love to make my own, any thoughts..
5) Lastly, camber issue on involved with using the 944 spindles.. Do I widen the top hole only.. do I need to weld anything.. What do I use to widen the hole.. I read someone is using the H&R camber bolts.. will this work, when coupled to the widened hole on the Maxx Struts..
Thanks for the help..
Alex
1) Need to know what type of strut is used in the Maxx Struts.. I think its a Rabbit, but not sure.. I went on-line and used the number on the strut and could not find any matches on the Boge site.. I would like to know so that I look at different options.. I was wondering if anyone has used a Koni insert, or KYB adj.. that is the direction would like to go since I have to buy a new insert..
2) Question two- On the Maxx struts what does everyone one use to compress the spring.. Would like to know the type and make of the spring compressor that everyone is using.. I tried auto zone and theirs won't work.. I don't have access to a wall mounted unit anymore, and that is how this all began.. I have seen a belt compressor, that probably would work great, but its like 400 bucks..
3) What does everyone use to loosen/tighten the cap that holds the strut cartige in place.. I used channel locks but it makes a mess of that soft aluminum cap.. where can I find a large enough open end wrench..
4) CAMBER PLATES.. who makes them, or who has modified some.. I have a MIG, so I can weld new studs.. I had made a post about seeing if anyone has used rabbit caster plat, modded it to fit a super beetle.. I would love to make my own, any thoughts..
5) Lastly, camber issue on involved with using the 944 spindles.. Do I widen the top hole only.. do I need to weld anything.. What do I use to widen the hole.. I read someone is using the H&R camber bolts.. will this work, when coupled to the widened hole on the Maxx Struts..
Thanks for the help..
Alex