Front Springs

[Fozz]

Hey guys was just upgrading the springs in the front struts but i havent managed to get the spring out of the strut does anyone know how to do this.

cheers

[julzy]

Take the nut off from the shocker, underneath a rubber cap which will bring the strut top off aswell. Then just pull the spring out.

[86xxx]

Hey guys was just upgrading the springs in the front struts but i havent managed to get the spring out of the strut does anyone know how to do this.

cheers[/b]

ooohh no, help us.

Obviously you're new to this whole car thing, i'd suggest getting out there and looking at how it goes together, figure out how to take it apart. Its the only way to learn. Posting threads like this will only lead to you getting blasted.

[Javal]

Take the nut off from the shocker, underneath a rubber cap which will bring the strut top off aswell. Then just pull the spring out.[/b]

Err, no.

Use spring compressors if you are removing a standard / captive spring, otherwise the strut top will shoot off possibly causing injury.

As for removal of the spring:

Remove strut

Attatch Spring compressors

Compress spring (to the point where there is no force on the strut top)

Undo top nut (may require you to get some vicegrips on the shock)

Remove spring

Remove Spring Compressors

[Konakid]

Dammit Josh! :lol:

Undo the bolt that holds the shock in on the centre of the upper hats. Then undo the 3 nuts on your upper hat.

Undo the castor rod where it bolts onto the control arm, then use a bar to force the control arm down and pull the strut out of the guard. Take off the upper hat and upper spring perch and take the spring out.

Put new spring in, will be easier, (shorter if they are stiffer) put the perch back on, upper hat back on, screw the centre nut back on to hold the shock in and squeeze back under the guard using a pry bar again. Put upper hat back in position and tighten 3 nuts, tighten the shock nut further also. Then put the castor rod back into the control arm and tighten the two bolts. Thats how ive done mine. Goodluck

[Fozz]

guys i dont think u understood what i meant but any ways i managed to get it off

cheers