Fitting Standard Springs

[C.slicker]

How do you do it on the front?

The strut just seems far to long?

I can just get the strut in at the top (under the bonnet) but then I can't get it anywhere near the hub?

Any ideas?

Sam

 

[C.slicker]

Anyone?

 

[Final Maxim]

wild guess, possibly bottom arm off and push the hub down? im no mechanic though so ide just take things apart lol

oh, or possibly, have you still got the spring clamps on the spring when your refitting them? that'll compress the strut, should make it shorter

 

[PYE21]

Its easier with both front wheels off the ground at once, they use a bit of force, or a lever bar to manuovre the hub to the strut.

 

[PYE21]

Don't undo the arms, ^^ loads easier.

 

[C.slicker]

Excellent.

Sorted it mate. Thanks for that.

Sam

 

[davebem]

Its easier with both front wheels off the ground at once, they use a bit of force, or a lever bar to manuovre the hub to the strut.

Also with both of the front wheels off the ground it pulls the anti roll bar down pulling the suspension arms down as low as they will go, allowing more clearance to get the strut back in.

 

[C.slicker]

Dave - did you get the handles ok btw?

Sam

 

[davebem]

Nope, still no sign, infact all Ive had trhough the post this week is my insurance renewall and my bloody car tax! have you got mine?

 

[C.slicker]

Yeah I have now got yours bud.

Ok let me know when mate.

Thanks

Sam