removing springs/ 340 1.7

Post by **silvia** » 10 Dec 2007 09:58 pm

hi, is there a way to remove the springs without a spring compresor? im at my workshops and want to have a go at lowering the car but i dont have a compresor so any bodge ideas will be grate

thanks

Post by **pistonpen paultje** » 11 Dec 2007 08:57 am

Don't even try it. Thats lifethreatning! Try to find a garage with a spring compressor. Ive seen one spring loose, and it dented the roof (4 meters high).

Also: With a std. spring, dont chop more than 1 coil (?)

Post by **Jason B** » 11 Dec 2007 03:42 pm

As above, I wouldn't recommend it! (I also wouldn't recommend lowering the car by cutting springs, as they were made for a specific purpose to certain tolerance). When I switched my springs (not lowering just stiffer) the stock springs needed compressing pretty much as far as my compressors could tighten to get out so I expect they pack quite a punch if it all went wrong!

Post by **redline** » 11 Dec 2007 04:49 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-PIECE-STRUT-AND ... dZViewItem

spring compressors £11.99
new coil springs £30.00 ish

watcing an uncompressed spring disappear through your workshop roof

PRICELESS

dont do it without the right tool

Post by **Jason B** » 11 Dec 2007 05:29 pm

lol, or alternatively (as a friend found out) watch your brake assembly dig to australia through your garage floor!