A question for anyone who has done their own suspension work. Is it extremely difficult to remove springs and struts and change bushings?
I know air compressor and air tools would help but can it be done without the air? I am going to start changing out a lot on my suspension since it is 16 years old and has never been touched. Still rides okay but I have noticed some lean in turns and also noticed some extreme wear in a lot of the bushings. i just didn't know if I could do this myself or should I get the parts and take them to a shop to have it done. The latter would be easier but cost a little more but it would probably be done quicker. I would like to try it though just don't want to **** anything up that could be fucked up easily. Greg |
You can do it without air, it will be a bit harder on the wrists, but it can be done. The only thing you will need that you prolly don't have is a coil spring compressor.
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That was the only tool I could think of also. Do you need any kind of prying fork for the suspension?
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It was pretty easy to replace the stock struts and springs. I took the old units out as one peice, left the springs attached to the struts. I didn't need the stock pillowball mounts since I replaced them with camber plates. The only other tool that is nice to have around is a good pry bar. Never leave home without it! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png
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you probably can rent a spring compressor, cuz thats what I did. it was more of a big bolt with uclamps but it did its job well. i'd say 3-4 hours with all the tools for a complete removal / installation.....
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Stupid question but is it 3-4 hours per spring or 3-4 hours for all four? Spring compressors are very inexpensive at Harbor Freight so I may just buy a set.
thanks for all your help. |
for all
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I did a four of mine in just over an hour.
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i replaced mine with racing beat springs and kyb shocks, and it wasn't hard. it was my first major car work experience, and it went well. 3 hrs sounds about right for the time. you will need a deep drive 21 or 22 mm socket, and a pry bar to get the shock/spring assembly apart. once it comes off, it's not really a probem.
autozone and o'reilly will loan out a COIL spring compressor for free, all you have to put down is like a $50 deposit, which you get back when you bring the tool back. |
Not hard at all on these cars and definitely good experience for you... don't forget to get an alignment when you're all done.
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