tool needed to remove top mounts off GTS front suspension

[stevehifi]

Hi Guys,

For those of you who have installed GC camber plates, what tools did you use to remove the top mount nut from shock shaft (front shock).

Do you need a special socket to prevent shock shaft from spinning when loosening and tightening the nut? Torque spec is 50Nm.

I looked on the online instructions and it talks about an SW22 with ratchet and SW10. I assume these are sockets but not sure if you can use regular socket tools or these are special in some way.

Thanks,
Steve

[robbo mcs]

I have not specifically done this on the GTS, but have done this on many coilover setups. You need a shock absorber tool like one of these. I assume given the 22 quoted, this is probably 22mm, which is a common size top nut.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog...TGEN1_pg33.htm

There is a cutaway in the side of the socket, which allows you to place a smaller allen key or hex tool in the middle, and adjust to appropriate torque spec, whilst stopping the whole damper spinning.

You can ghetto it with a 22mm O2 sensor tool, which is similar but has a smaller slot

[stevehifi]

excellent thank you