Removing Stock Springs From Shocks

[gtrzilla]

Im going to try to install some tein springs onto gtr standard shocks

When i remove the hat, will the spring shoot me in the face

but seriously, is it dangerous

i know i need a spring compressor to put the fronts on.

[DLOOOK]

safety first, get some spring compressors. if u cant lend any, just buy some from supercheap

[adam-__-]

Not sure how low your springs are, but when I've worked on springs and taking them off, they've always had enough pressure to throw the nut through a garage door!

Just go and buy a set of spring compressors from supercheap mate. Something like $50 for the pair. There's a sale on now as well, take advantage of it.

Edit: It's not the spring you should be scared of. It's the nut.

Edited March 17, 2008 by adam-__-

[gtrzilla]

i see

so how do the compressors work

do they like clamp down the shock or somethin

seems like a bit of equipment for 50 bucks

[adam-__-]

The compressor's just a clamp which holds the coils of the springs. Go and grab a spring and squeeze it with your bare hands, that's pretty much how they work, but you screw it in with a shifter. I can tell you now that it's a pain in the arse to do. If only I had an air gun or something.

Where abouts are you located? I've got one you can borrow if you'd like.

[gtrzilla]

The compressor's just a clamp which holds the coils of the springs. Go and grab a spring and squeeze it with your bare hands, that's pretty much how they work, but you screw it in with a shifter. I can tell you now that it's a pain in the arse to do. If only I had an air gun or something.

Where abouts are you located? I've got one you can borrow if you'd like.

im in canterbury

so its around camberwell/kew/balwyn

if i could that would be awesome

otherwise

ill just get one from autobarn or something

and then i can get some stands too so i can get under the car for other operations

[adam-__-]

I'm in the Noble Park, Dandenong area, so if you want to borrow them, PM me and I'll give you more details.

They're only $50 from supercheap and you use them more than once, so it's up to you if you want to borrow them or just buy a pair for yourself.

Just let me know if you need them.

[gtrzilla]

^^ yeah thanks for the offer

but like you said for 50 bucks i might as well get some from supercheap

[Trav33]

^^ yeah thanks for the offer

but like you said for 50 bucks i might as well get some from supercheap

i got mine from supercrap, i thought they were a bit cheaper than $50 tho.

At least if you buy a set, you'll be able to lend them out to your mates in exchange for beer.

[EJD001]

When i changed my springs i hired spring compressors from kennards $15 bucks for the day and $50 deposit that u get back.. these were heavy duty ones tho.. worth the money for sure

[mattymagoo22]

Be very careful guys or you'll end up looking like one of the guys from Rambo 4, that is you'll only have half a head!!!

I've seen the hats off these go through roofs so take care when pulling apart if unsure take it to a pro and keep your face and teeth looking good.