[jason21987]

I thought I'd show how I made a spindle spreader for strut removal.
They were unavailable at my local Napa and other stores , $50 online and then have to wait for delivery.

So I got a 12 mm Allen socket, did some grinder work to it, and replicated what I saw in pics online
It worked wonders!
It went right in and w a 90 degree turn of the ratchet she was spread and stayed in.place until reassembly.

Having trouble loading a pic currently, too large a file.
I'll try to use laptop and post it in the replies

[deviantspeed]

so a 3/8" driver is about 9.5 mm. Haven't ever done a suspension on a F3x yet, but seems about the right size. FWIW a 1/4" driver usually works on vw's. I have the proper vw tools, and know a lot of people that have used the driver successfully.

Glad it worked for you! Was just wondering if there was an easier way.

[andino]

I think I used the VW tool with my install and it was just a tiny bit too small. It worked with some wrestling but if you have one that's like 2mm wider, it would make life a ton easier on the removal.

[deviantspeed]

Appreciate that feedback, very good to know! Thank you!

[kingmonkey8]

Originally Posted by jason21987

I thought I'd show how I made a spindle spreader for strut removal.
They were unavailable at my local Napa and other stores , $50 online and then have to wait for delivery.

$50's?

They are cheap, you can buy any spindle tool as they are the same.
I paid £6 including delivery which is probably like $10...

[jason21987]

I have been unable to get a pic on here
Sorry

But yeah 50 is what I saw them online, maybe cheaper if I had shopped more, but I was in a bind and Napa didn't carry it.
So no I had to let my mind wander and make it happen w what Napa did have.

It worked amazing for me