Spreader tool needed

[heyitznicky]

hi, im new to socal euro. i should introduce myself first, but im kinda in a dilemna and need the strut spreader tool for the MKIV. If anyone in san diego, preferably del mar/carmel valley has one they are willing to let me borrow, plase respond asap to Nick at 8586032717 or on this forum. thank you and ill introduce a lil later

[Agent Orange]

Welcome!! Good luck with the tool. Somebody there can help you easy...

[RavinJetta]

Hey I am in Carmel valley and I have the spreader tool.

[MrFast4Ward]

worst case scenario, get a flat head and use that

you can always get a tool from the stealership or from www.parts4vws.com

[BLACK 1.8T]

or you can be ghetto like and get a 1/4in 8mm or 9mm allen key socket and grind down the sides to make yourself a spreader tool.

[mike]

prybar and WD40 on the strut work great

[Damon]

I'm in Del Mar/Carmel Valley/Snob Central - did you get the tool yet because you can borrow from me.

[gest24]

Wait, there's a tool for that? I used the pry-bar and dead blow method.

[RavinJetta]

Yup it is kind of a eliptical allen key looking thing.

[memorylasts]

Wait, there's a tool for that? I used the pry-bar and dead blow method.

yes, that we did, it seemed to work fine.

[vr6gtiguy]

theres a tool.... any one got a picture of what it looks like ?? :ha:

[RavinJetta]

Here you go http://autotech.com/images/products/struttool_mk4.jpg

[heyitznicky]

wow. a lot of replies since i was at school -_-. thanks everyone but i tried again today with a 1/4 inch socket rachet and was able to finish :D thanks again everyone and ill introduce myself and my car (once its washed) more formally when im not so tired.