Re: Changing out struts and springs... should I even consider taking this on myself?

["John Corbishley" <JCorbs@gtresort.com>]

I managed both front and back without much difficulty and I have no formal
training.  You will need a relieved socket for the top of the front struts.
I made one for myself by grinding an aperture in a long Craftsman socket of
the appropriate size.  The biggest problem was that the cheapo spring
compressor I used gouged the coating off of the new springs.

John Corbs

----- Original Message -----
From: Nathan <etherwolf@sopris.net>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 11:54 AM
Subject: Changing out struts and springs... should I even consider taking
this on myself?


> I'm thinking of getting a set of Konis and H&R springs, which alone are
not quite going to break the
> bank, but the install labor could quite easily. How hard is this procedure
for someone with mediocre
> mechanical aptitude? If I got a spring compressor could I relatively
safely do this myself with the
> aid of my Bentley? Or should I just save up and let my mechanic do it?
>
> Any input is appreciated!
>
> # Nathan
> 1996 glx
>
>