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How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 20:12
by BIG D
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
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 20:26
by kooldubs
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...
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 20:35
by BIG D
what did you undo?
mine seem that there is to much tension maybe I have not undone enough???
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 22:29
by pockets
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?
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 02 Apr 2009, 08:18
by billy739
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 ,
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 02 Apr 2009, 15:38
by BIG D
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
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 02 Apr 2009, 19:30
by ricicles
i got away with removing the damper and the top ball joint then used spring compressors no probs. remember tracking and camber when done.
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 02 Apr 2009, 20:22
by chuckle-bus-tom
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.
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 02 Apr 2009, 20:38
by windysurfer
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 02 Apr 2009, 22:19
by bobsbus
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
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 05 Apr 2009, 18:45
by chuckle-bus-tom
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!
Re: How do you get front springs off!!!!!
Posted: 05 Apr 2009, 18:54
by BIG D
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