front suspension

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tried to fit new front hilos but the suspension tool stripped it's threads, thinking i over compressed it

i was using the imperial tool as the metric didn't fit

it went with a big bang and the existing trumpet wedged in at an awkard angle

so i had to try again with the metric to get the trumpet back in place so i could put the car back in the garage

that worked to free the trumpet enough to push it back to the right place

but when i went to unscrew the suspension tool the handle unscrewed from the threaded end

now i have one end stuck in the cone that won't come out

i think i'll have to cut the trumpet out to free it all and fit new cones

suggestions please as i still have the other side and my mini to do

cheers trigg

[Miniböttcher]

cut or smash out the trumpet they are only made of alloy, you will not need them as you are fitting hi-lo's.

but you will have to find a way of getting the end of the tool out the cone as on mine the cone had to roll 90 degrees to get it out. so it came out sideways in the subframe.
maybe tightern the tool back on to the shalft tight and lock it on, then try again, WD40 my help.
Also check the treads on the tool before you use it again as they may be damaged.

and yes you will have to replace the cone. do BOTH front ones and use GENUINE cones (dunlop) they are a bit more expensive but worth the extra money.

if your lucky at shows you can get them for about £25 each, but normal they are around £35 mini suppliers

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think once i get the trumpet out i can get a socket on the nut of the cone then get some locktite and double nut the tool and see if i can get it to unscrew

think i need a new tool either way and i already have a pair of cones to put on it was gonna use them on my mini

so will a hammer and chisel get through the trumpet?

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why be such animals when with a good lever on the cones the knuckle comes out

[MiniGT5]

Hammer & Chisel should do it easy!

N

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Cheers guys i'll try the crowbar first if that doesn't work then hammer and chisel
then hack saw
if all else fails i'll get a gas axe on it