12 replies to this topic

[mini-Ash]

Hi guys,
I have just bought some hilows, shocks and new rubber cones for my mini. I have just rang my local mini centre to ask if i can book it in but he cannot fit them for 2 weeks!!!

So.. I am going to have a go at fitting them myself. Is there a "how to" guide on the site explaining how to fit them or has anyone got any tips. I am aware that i need the compression tool for them aswell,does anyone know where i can get one from??

Thanks

[The Matt]

I bought mine from MiniSpares, though I have chuffin lost it now, somehow!

Fitting them is fairly easy really.

Have you tried searching for previous posts? I am sure there is a guide somewhere, may even be in the FAQ section.

[Xiao_Bin]

yeah look in the FAQ section, there is a very detailed and helpfull thread from bluemini

i'll do mine saturday if everything goes to plan

[Retro_10s]

can't belive your mini guy doesn't have time!... it's two hour job if that!

though i guess that's if the knuckles come out 1st time lol.

Edited by Retro_10s, 19 October 2006 - 01:03 PM.

[Xiao_Bin]

well, if he's fully booked he may not have 2 houres just for that

[mini-Ash]

Ok cheers, nope mini centre is booked up for 2 weeks apparently, he wants 60 quid to do them aswell, think ill just do em myself at the weekend.

[Xiao_Bin]

you'll need a pretty big socket to remove the tower bolt also

[Bungle]

do you have a cone compresser as you will need one for the rubber cones on the front

[Retro_10s]

and some heat, some pliers, screwdrivers, lots of swearing, grease, beer, copper grease, hammers etc etc... and yeah... a ruddy big socket for the tower bolts.

[Xiao_Bin]

damn, I knew i would forget something, I have no beer at home

[Big_Adam]

beer,

what every tool box need

[Jammy]

I keep my beer in a fridge. Keeps it cooler for longer...

[Brooky]

All i needed to remove my cones was a cone compressor,the cones just wiggled out with me