Fitted VMAXX after a problematic day

[MXjames]

I got these two weeks ago



and these arrived yesterday



So today i got to work attaching them but little did I know one 13 mm nut/bolt was going to make my day hell :-x
The nut on the shock mount was welded on and it poped off as i loosened the bolt

Looking from the top



And the problem area, the nut is free to turn and access is zero



Any way with some help from my girlfriend we decided to grind the head off as it was the only option



after starting at eleven i just finished at nine ................



BUT L@@K the front is complete



I just took it for a short spin and the handling is much sharper and more pointy ... NIIICE.

Tomorrow i will be tackling the rear, this involves flipping the axel over the leaf spring and attaching new shocks and adjustable shackles.

So far I'm happy out.

I got them from Rob Brown @ http://www.autosoundblackpool.co.uk
A top guy helped me all they way and i'm greatfull for that.

BE WARNED .. IF YOU DO WHAT I DONE TO ONE OF THE BOLTS AT THE REAR OF THE MOUNTS YOUR GOING TO HAVE A BAD DAY.

[chezzy71]

good luck with the rear mate and hope its problem free for you.....

[MXjames]

Thanks, fingers crossed.

[Reggie]

Nightmare. Still, at least it wasn't raining.

[AutosoundBlackpool]

I got them from Rob Brown @ http://www.autosoundblackpool.co.uk
A top guy helped me all they way and i'm greatfull for that.

BE WARNED .. IF YOU DO WHAT I DONE TO ONE OF THE BOLTS AT THE REAR OF THE MOUNTS YOUR GOING TO HAVE A BAD DAY.

You're welcome bud, thanks for your kind words. Hope your rears go on better. Always here to help.....

[MXjames]

It's raining now so I'll just use the shed [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

No problem Rob

[chezzy71]

how did you get on today with the rears....?

[ScottDuffy]

What wheels are they mate?

[MXjames]

Well today was long but worth it, i went very slow and greased all the nut and bolts as i went.

I'm not 100% sure about the centering is correct



I can fit a fist in the front at the back but at the rear i can't get my fist in the back .... if that makes sense.

And also I think the left rear wheel is turned in (toed)



Compaired to



Any way this is the end result which i am very happy with.





@ ScottDuffy the wheels are off an A4 that's all i know, do you like them.

[ScottDuffy]

Yeah they look alright, are they 16's? I'm after something to smarten mine up but it's a work van so I don't want big wheels...!

[MXjames]

I'm the same it's my work van. Ya they are 16 inch which I got with new tyres for 200 euros then got them powered coated.

[ScottDuffy]

I'm on eBay now searching

[MXjames]

I do like a nice chunk of rubber on a wheel, I'm not a fan of big wheels and skinny tyres.

[ScottDuffy]

Wouldn't be any good for me with the curbs I have to get up! Id love to do it up like some on here but it's not practical... Maybe I should buy another one lol

[MXjames]

Why do you have to mount kerbs