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LFF64

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REAR SPRINGS
« on: 27 February 2010, 19:03:40 »
Any advice on what to use to compress the rear springs  I have a spring compressor but it seems to be too big , they are made by laser from halfords
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #1 on: 27 February 2010, 19:09:03 »
Used spring compressors perviously when I done mine and Jims.  That, and a longish pinchbar, rather than drop the rear axle assy.... :D
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #2 on: 27 February 2010, 19:14:48 »
Its just that my compressors seem to long to be any use I have made some shorter rods so will try them tomorrow  :y
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #3 on: 27 February 2010, 19:26:12 »
It is a bit awkward, particularly as my compressors are of a very old, unknown, make and take a wee bit of thought to ensure you get the correct clearance etc....   ;)
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #4 on: 27 February 2010, 22:01:21 »
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Any advice on what to use to compress the rear springs  I have a spring compressor but it seems to be too big , they are made by laser from halfords
Are you taking shocks off to drop swing arm?
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #5 on: 27 February 2010, 22:03:11 »
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Any advice on what to use to compress the rear springs  I have a spring compressor but it seems to be too big , they are made by laser from halfords
Are you taking shocks off to drop swing arm?

I certainly did and even then, its a tad tight and needed a wee bit of 'persuasion' to slide in/out....   ;) 
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #6 on: 27 February 2010, 22:05:11 »
Forget spring compressors, thats a fools errand

Just follow the maintenance guide.
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #7 on: 27 February 2010, 22:36:52 »
agreed. disconnect the damper lower, then remove the six driveshaft bolts if you still can't get low enough ( but I've never had to do that and have probably changed fifteen sets on different cars over the years ) You could aso remove the toe-control link as well....
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #8 on: 27 February 2010, 22:46:04 »
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agreed. disconnect the damper lower, then remove the six driveshaft bolts if you still can't get low enough ( but I've never had to do that and have probably changed fifteen sets on different cars over the years ) You could aso remove the toe-control link as well....
To get extra clearance put jack under diff and remove the 4 bolts that hold sub frame in place.Then slowly lower diff.
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #9 on: 28 February 2010, 08:47:32 »
Yup, just drop the dif.

if you need a little more room passenger side, someone stood on the trailing arm works a treat while you pop the new one in.

Easy job  :y
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #10 on: 28 February 2010, 09:07:17 »
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Forget spring compressors, thats a fools errand

Just follow the maintenance guide.


Agreed, I followed this guide and did the job without difficulty 8-) :y :y
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Re: REAR SPRINGS
« Reply #11 on: 28 February 2010, 09:27:43 »
and if the exhaust is unhooked to allow the pass side to drop fully they really do just lift out. Mind your exhaust is in good nic though.
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