325_driver 422 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 am i likely to run into any danger with springs flying at me when i have every thing unbolted ? how much compression are they under? or nothing to worry about? have heard stories so thought i would check Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 am i likely to run into any danger with springs flying at me when i have every thing unbolted ? how much compression are they under? or nothing to worry about? have heard stories so thought i would check You'll be fine with the rear. The fronts, you'll need a spring compressor to do them once you've got the struts out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Or just do it the crazy way. Get a blanket to catch the flying parts. Then undo the nut. You will still need the compressors if you want to put the standard springs back in though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Watched Will do it with a arattle gun - just put one end of the strut against a wall and went for it, but spring compressors only add 5 mins to each strut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) you didn't read it here but... can you undo the top nut while the car is still on the ground, as you jack it up the pressure is slowly taken off. then just support it properly and take everything out as you would normally? Edited April 24, 2008 by Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antony 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 ^^^ you'd want to make sure the strut is off the tie rod and control arm ball joints first. But if you just do it the normal it probably wont take any longer. Hunt around, someone you know will probably have some spring compressors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Spring compressors are cheap, from super cheap I think their $60. But their the slow wind em up type. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 On sale at the moment, Quite quick if you chuck an air rattle gun on them carefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 ^^^ you'd want to make sure the strut is off the tie rod and control arm ball joints first. But if you just do it the normal it probably wont take any longer. Hunt around, someone you know will probably have some spring compressors. true, and chances are you'll need compressors to put the springs back in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Watched Will do it with a arattle gun - just put one end of the strut against a wall and went for it, but spring compressors only add 5 mins to each strut. Me too - have always just removed with rattle gun (E30's anyway) but obviously require spring compressors to refit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Me too - have always just removed with rattle gun (E30's anyway) but obviously require spring compressors to refit sounds like you guys have had some interesting experiences with springs. . . . . i think i might just take all the struts out, and take it to a work shop im aloud to use cheers for the heads up knowing me id do damage, been good at that today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
