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Title: Front Springs Removal
Post by: zirk on 21 February 2014, 13:25:54
Dont have any any Spring Compression Tools kicking around, any thing I can use or make up as a temp measure to remove Front Springs?, the whole Steering Rack, wheels, suspension is off the car in one piece at the moment if thats easier.

Assume rears will just pull out with the Rear Body lifted high enough.

Cheers Chris.  ;)
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: Nick W on 21 February 2014, 13:33:42
The springs are large, powerful and oddly shaped. Anything you make needs to be really robust. I know two people who have been injured recently using proper compressors, so I wouldn't risk it.
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: zirk on 21 February 2014, 13:35:54
The springs are large, powerful and oddly shaped. Anything you make needs to be really robust. I know two people who have been injured recently using proper compressors, so I wouldn't risk it.

Was thinking the same Nick, these are Plod Heavy Duties as well.  :-\
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 February 2014, 14:56:31
I used cable ties once :o fortunately the strut was still attached to the car and I was in another room when they failed. Never again :-X

Choose your weapon wisely, Laser spring compressors don't fit very well, and make removing the top mount fiddly and time consuming...

Could try loading the front end to compress the springs, undo the top plates and slowly remove the weight, then slowly/carefully jack the car. Not sure how safe or practical this would actually be, so treat it as thinking out loud rather than a good idea :y
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: zirk on 21 February 2014, 15:08:22
I used cable ties once :o fortunately the strut was still attached to the car and I was in another room when they failed. Never again :-X

Choose your weapon wisely, Laser spring compressors don't fit very well, and make removing the top mount fiddly and time consuming...

Could try loading the front end to compress the springs, undo the top plates and slowly remove the weight, then slowly/carefully jack the car. Not sure how safe or practical this would actually be, so treat it as thinking out loud rather than a good idea :y

Yea, thanks Al, I know what you mean, didn't think about removing or undoing the the top whilst still on the Car, would have been easier, but there off the Car now as at the time was more interested in cut the front off to remove Engine and Box.

Dont really trust the Compression Tools anyway tbh, I see if Ive got some HD Steel plates and Threaded Rod and knock something up safely, otherwise just dump them with the rest of the Car.  ::) 
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: biggriffin on 21 February 2014, 15:08:34
Lay the strut on the floor.get windy gun with 18mm socket.stand slightly to the side. Undo top nut.strut.
to refit you need some compressors.
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 February 2014, 15:09:41
Lay the strut on the floor.get windy gun with 18mm socket.stand slightly to the side. Undo top nut.strut.
to refit you need some compressors.
Best not done in the conservatory then ;D
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: biggriffin on 21 February 2014, 15:15:42
Lay the strut on the floor.get windy gun with 18mm socket.stand slightly to the side. Undo top nut.strut.
to refit you need some compressors.
Best not done in the conservatory then ;D
ere not the ideal place....they don't go far. Bout 6ft
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: zirk on 21 February 2014, 15:17:56
Lay the strut on the floor.get windy gun with 18mm socket.stand slightly to the side. Undo top nut.strut.
to refit you need some compressors.
Best not done in the conservatory then ;D
You mean like this bloke, makes me cringe just waiting for it to happen,  ::)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYFOI_UsVxI

No laughing matter though, when it takes a piece of your body with it.  :(
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: biggriffin on 21 February 2014, 15:38:40
That's stooopid Americans for you,Think the guy filming it knew what was about to happen.
you don't stand on any of it. Just undo with windy gun and keep clear.
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 February 2014, 19:47:29
Windy option here.

Readyaimfar! I'm a bit of a gabbler see Sir! ;D
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 February 2014, 19:48:50
Ps, if 30mm lower than standard. No spring compressors needed. At all. :)


But the longer the spring, the further you can fire the shock. ;D
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 February 2014, 21:14:16
Ps, if 30mm lower than standard. No spring compressors needed. At all. :)


But the longer the spring, the further you can fire the shock. ;D
The springs are large, powerful and oddly shaped. Anything you make needs to be really robust. I know two people who have been injured recently using proper compressors, so I wouldn't risk it.

Was thinking the same Nick, these are Plod Heavy Duties as well.  :-\
Be going some distance then...
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: andyc on 22 February 2014, 10:01:03
For the sake of safety

http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?gotonode=ViewProduct&method=mViewProduct&productid=5198&productdescription=spring compressor&productcode=&category=6&catgroup=331&catmicrogroup=&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16

You can pick these up cheaper on Ebay etc

Andy
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2014, 10:04:45
The MachineFart ones are good enough, about £25 for a set of 3. Not worth taking risks.
Title: Re: Front Springs Removal
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 February 2014, 11:01:38
I still have a damaged thumb from a spring compressor incident about 10 years ago - don't risk it...