Front Shock pinch bolt size

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Lee237
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 140/150
In: Opal Silver
With a: Manual box

Front Shock pinch bolt size

Post by Lee237 »

Does anyone know the Torx size of the pinch bolt ?
Need to remove shocks
bigkris06
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Pewter Grey
With a: Manual box

Re: Front Shock pinch bolt size

Post by bigkris06 »

I assume you mean to remove the nut on top of the strut? I use an old piece of inner tube on the shock itself (to protect it) and clamp it with mole grips then use either a socket and ratchet or an impact to remove the nut… obviously when the springs are compressed.
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