Hi Max.I have a K11 and recently found this channel.I love it and the way you approach things helps people like me with basic tools and limited facilities.You show the Real world situations DIYers face so all credit to you.Thanks for sharing so helpful.
Had this happen before with these drop links. If the spanner and allen key dont work I have applied some heat in the past, it's surprising how effective a few minutes with a blowtorch can be for cracking the nut from the thread. It works more often than not. [edit] I would add for any readers, please be sure that the area is suitable for applying the open flame of a blowtorch, by making sure that you are clear of any underseals etc that could be near enough to catch fire, remove the substance or suitably shield it from the open flame.
Yes the application of heat is a brilliant tool! Sadly for me in N. Ireland to get insurance if you use fire makes it twice as expensive so I opt to save a thousand pound a year and not use fire! Thanks very much for the comment I’m sure it will help someone out and that’s the whole idea 😄
I'd wouldn't have fitted new springs and drop links to the old shocks... makes more sense to replaced the lot... droplinks, springs and shocks. Makes the job easier and prevents have to go through all that again when those old shocks finally fail.
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Max, brilliant video with brilliant explanations for the DIY'er. You ae a cedit to find time to do this.
Thanks for the comment 😄 glad it was helpful
Hi Max.I have a K11 and recently found this channel.I love it and the way you approach things helps people like me with basic tools and limited facilities.You show the Real world situations DIYers face so all credit to you.Thanks for sharing so helpful.
Thanks for the comment it is much appreciated
Great guide!
Had this happen before with these drop links. If the spanner and allen key dont work I have applied some heat in the past, it's surprising how effective a few minutes with a blowtorch can be for cracking the nut from the thread. It works more often than not. [edit] I would add for any readers, please be sure that the area is suitable for applying the open flame of a blowtorch, by making sure that you are clear of any underseals etc that could be near enough to catch fire, remove the substance or suitably shield it from the open flame.
Yes the application of heat is a brilliant tool! Sadly for me in N. Ireland to get insurance if you use fire makes it twice as expensive so I opt to save a thousand pound a year and not use fire! Thanks very much for the comment I’m sure it will help someone out and that’s the whole idea 😄
@@maxautouk You are very welcome I have edited the message to add a safety feature for the unwary just to be sure.
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I had exactly same problem with drop link on same side other side came of fine with mole grips 🤣
Usually come off with without needing to be cut off but sometimes they just refuse lol
I would have kept the shock bolted up so no movement, put a good fit Allen key and a 6 side spanner
I hear that! My issue is I can't find any six sided spanners!
I'd wouldn't have fitted new springs and drop links to the old shocks... makes more sense to replaced the lot... droplinks, springs and shocks. Makes the job easier and prevents have to go through all that again when those old shocks finally fail.
Can only fit what the customer agrees too but you're right I'd fit all new on my own cars
@@maxautouk Want blaming you 😁