How to remove front springs?

Post by **The Bishop** » 17 Apr 2012, 19:14

I need to replace my front springs but can't see how to do it.

Any advice please?

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 17 Apr 2012, 19:29

All in the Bentley - copy of which you should have by now!

Post by **toomanytoys** » 17 Apr 2012, 19:59

Or even a Haynes

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 17 Apr 2012, 20:58

Hint:

Vanagon Bentley Manual link

Post by **gypo** » 18 Apr 2012, 06:02

And dont forget to put a crash helmet on!
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Post by **The Bishop** » 19 Apr 2012, 15:34

Think I am going to get a nut splitter.

Once that is done, I assume the shock will drop down? Is sliding a new one and all the top fittings back up through the spring difficult?

Post by **Poseidon** » 19 Apr 2012, 15:38

I had a hell of a time.. In the end through sheer frustration I donned protective kit and a grinder..
Went about 60% through, then hit it with a sledge hammer..

Post by **kevtherev** » 19 Apr 2012, 17:04

Cripes!

Post by **Plasticman** » 19 Apr 2012, 20:12

gas axe
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Post by **billy739** » 20 Apr 2012, 09:45

axel stand under chassis , jack under lower arm taking strain -,shocker top , any ball joint or top ball joint nuts , caliper , front tie bar , track rod end - let jack down out it comes

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