is it much of a job to fit new springs
25 May 2008, 02:21 PM
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is it much of a job to fit new springs
As title peeps , i'm after fitting some new lowering springs on my 03 blobeye , havent a clue of whats involved or even if its a diy job , any help will be great
Cheers ,
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Cheers ,
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25 May 2008, 03:17 PM
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You'll need some spring compressors and a half decent set of spanners/sockets.
Things to make sure you do are mark up where the front strut bolts to the hub carrier so that when you refit the spring/shock assembly, you keep the alignment roughly as original. If the springs are lower than your original, it may need an alignment anyhow depending on drop.
Springs MUST be compressed fully before undoing top not holding the upper spring platform on.
Easy job really in my opinion.
Things to make sure you do are mark up where the front strut bolts to the hub carrier so that when you refit the spring/shock assembly, you keep the alignment roughly as original. If the springs are lower than your original, it may need an alignment anyhow depending on drop.
Springs MUST be compressed fully before undoing top not holding the upper spring platform on.
Easy job really in my opinion.
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Forgot to say, if it is your first job, then perhaps taking loads of pictures is a good move as you remove things, especially the position of the spring on the spring platforms of the shocks. That way you will have reference as to how things are re assembled.
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Spot on matey vey usefull info , thank you .
I'll be sure to make sure i know whats where and how etc
Cheers buddy
Dave
I'll be sure to make sure i know whats where and how etc
Cheers buddy
Dave
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It's a macpherson strut design so exactly the same. How it's mounted to the hub maybe different (can't remember from my old vectra).
Just remember to mark things up so they are re assembled properly (ie strut to hub carrier). Two or three marks around different parts scribing from strut mount onto hub carrier will ensure a pretty accurate re assembly.
Just remember to mark things up so they are re assembled properly (ie strut to hub carrier). Two or three marks around different parts scribing from strut mount onto hub carrier will ensure a pretty accurate re assembly.
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It's a macpherson strut design so exactly the same. How it's mounted to the hub maybe different (can't remember from my old vectra).
Just remember to mark things up so they are re assembled properly (ie strut to hub carrier). Two or three marks around different parts scribing from strut mount onto hub carrier will ensure a pretty accurate re assembly.
Just remember to mark things up so they are re assembled properly (ie strut to hub carrier). Two or three marks around different parts scribing from strut mount onto hub carrier will ensure a pretty accurate re assembly.
Spot on advice cheers fellas , however i've bottled it for now as i'm off to le mans nex week and dont want to coc it up and ruin my trip , will definately give it a go when i'm back though , i'll keep you posted
Dave
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