Escort_Kid Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Well i was just wondering if i was to just get some lowering springs for now, how hard would it be to swop just the springs over myself? and what roughly would be needed to be done to swop them over? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 spring compressors for a start, and normal sort of tools, plenty of penetrating oil, lump hammer and in some cases lots of patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort_Kid Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 Would it be a sort of job a novice could attempt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthecabbyboy Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 yep 1/2 inch socket set, trolley jack, hammer, bit of scaffold and a can of wd40 ya well away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort_Kid Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 Nice one cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark-ryder Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 be careful when using spring compressors, make sure you tighten them evenly, if you tighten one too much the other will come loose and move then ull have to start again.. i learnt the hard way.. using spring compressors when the springs arnt on the car isnt much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthecabbyboy Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 its easy if ya patient!!i find gettin the spring compressors off again harder! just compress evenly you will be fine, and for fecks sake keep ya head clear incase it does let go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Changing springs is the #1 fatality item in the automotive industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark-ryder Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 lol @ roger, i had a massive cut on my hand from where it slipped when i was using them off the car, which i will point out is a very bad idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthecabbyboy Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 i always dismantle my struts off the car!! i thought the number one fatality was the missus buryin ya under the patio for spending too much on that new engine you've always wanted.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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