How do you get front springs off!!!!!

Post by **BIG D** » 01 Apr 2009, 20:12

Hi,
I have just replaced thear springs for lowering springs I have taken everything off the front got the shocker out but cant compress the spring enough is there an easyier way cant see anything on wiki?? Cheers Dave

Post by **kooldubs** » 01 Apr 2009, 20:26

hi there, i have just done the front of mine and found it easier to use a large bar and press the whole of the hub assembly down wards the ground and then pull the spring towards you ...but be carefull the spring does`nt spring out to fast and make sure you face aint in the way..

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worked a treat on mine, did`nt realise how easy it was to do...hope it helps chap...

Post by **BIG D** » 01 Apr 2009, 20:35

what did you undo?

mine seem that there is to much tension maybe I have not undone enough???

Post by **pockets** » 01 Apr 2009, 22:29

Really you ought to use spring compressors-as mentioned they are quite powerfull when compressed, do you have a hire shop locally who may have some?

Post by **billy739** » 02 Apr 2009, 08:18

so you have removed track rod end, top ball joint, anti roll bar link arm,brake caliper , completely removed shock absorber , undone tie rod front nut , then as stated use a large strong bar (preferably 8ft spike bar) to force the lower arm round and down.

the last pair i did didnt need compressors ,

Post by **BIG D** » 02 Apr 2009, 15:38

Not 100% on what the parts are that you have listed bit of a novice but I have removed what looks to be in the way or restricting them, I will ave another go the weekend and try using a long strong bar,failing that a grinder!!!!!! only joking,cheers anyone got any pics of this process???

Cheers Dave

Post by **ricicles** » 02 Apr 2009, 19:30

i got away with removing the damper and the top ball joint then used spring compressors no probs. remember tracking and camber when done.

Post by **chuckle-bus-tom** » 02 Apr 2009, 20:22

Spring compressors are £22 plus postage from Frosts which is a hell of alot cheaper than new teeth.

Try the first issue of "keep your bus alive" from Camper and Bus magazine as it has a good guide to lowering a T25.

Post by **windysurfer** » 02 Apr 2009, 20:38

There a guide with pictures here
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... wering.htm

HTH

GAz

Post by **bobsbus** » 02 Apr 2009, 22:19

I recently replaced my front springs and tried the lever method, but still they wouldnt come out so finally bought some spring compressors from "halfrauds" (about £20) and had to compress the springs about 2-3inches to get them out.
i thought the lowered ones would go in easy but i had to compress these as well

bob

Post by **chuckle-bus-tom** » 05 Apr 2009, 18:45

Joined the flock and lowered mine today by 40mm and got to use my Frosts compressors. Its still a hell of alot of work, and even the old rear ones needed a squeeze to get them out. Glad I bought a set of monster pry bars too!

Only got 3 done though as I rounded the last of the two allen heads on one of the O/S front

Was too tired to start any major fussing so going to go back tomorrow evening with a suitable flat screwdriver and hammer it in!

Post by **BIG D** » 05 Apr 2009, 18:54

I have done mine yesterday,woo hoo, bought a pair of spring compressors for £16 from halfords took about an hour each side,so much easier with these compressors job was pretty straight foward.

Cheers for the info.Dave

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