ru sure u dont need spring compressors??

[dale172]

just followed freds guide but the new springs wont go on so i can do the 17mm nut up tried everything!!!!!

 

[JJsRT]

Probs need spring compressors matey!

 

[Fred@BTM]

no it doesn't!!! you have to pull the shock piston up as far as possible and then put some force down on the spring whilst a mate puts the nut on for you, easy peasy

 

[Justin]

didnt need any spring compressors for my 182

 

[dale172]

lol prob not helpin its jus me on my own then lol

i'll have to leave it on axle stands and get mate to help

 

[Chris_H]

you need to be quicxk and don't catch the piston as you push down on the top mount.

 

[Fred@BTM]

where are you in the uk?? if you're near birmingham i don't mind popping over to help

 

[Laura]

look at that for service hehe

 

[dale172]

lol yozza its not worth ur hassle its all going tits up the silly shock has got wedged in by the brakes, its too far mate i live in Aylesbury hp218nd. anyone wanna buy a black 172 u gotta sort it out yaself lol

 

[Fred@BTM]

erm, you didn't remove the 17mm nut whilst the shock was still on the car did you??? (good luck if you did!!)

to get the shock out you have to move the lower part towards the steering arm

 

[LegoHead]

To get my front shock out easier I dismantled it all while it was in the arch. took off nut and rubber donut and other bits and the shock came out easier, bit by bit.lol.

 

[dale172]

no mate havent removed it about the only thing that has gone right lol

as for the shock it quite happy not coming out the spot its got itself in...just gonna leave it and get a mechcanic i never quit but i've already kicked my \fcuk hat up a tree lol

 

[Laura]

lol ermm ill sawp you 10p fpr your broken car

 

[dale172]

mate ur gettin ur pants pulled down on thAT Price!lol

 

[Lam7r]

If your doing it on your own mate i advise compressors, i did mine on my own and it was so much easier with compressors! If you can get a mate round tho its easy. As for getting the shocker stuck make sure its not ripping the CV boot if its stuck behind the brakes as they have a tendency to force down on the boot and when you move it will rip it.

Best way to free the shock again (beware bodge method to follow) Get your mate thats on his way to help with the spring to stand on the top of your brake disc to lower the suspension arm and lever the shocker out of the arch. DO NOT attempt the standing on brake disc method if the car is jacked up, only on axel stands

Worked for me

P.S. Also to far away to help or would pop round

Rick

 

[dale172]

cheers rick i'll try that tomoz or friday got to the stage where i had it lol

 

[Nick_R182]

Mate you dont need compressors. What springs are you fitting? Where abouts in Aylesbury are you?

 

[Djw John]

Instead of standing on the brake disc a long pole tp lever the hub assembly down would be better!