Changing springs
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Re: Changing springs (EnKidu)
You'll need the following items
Jack and jack stands
spring compressor - (borrow from your local parts store)
good set of wrenches and sockets (air impact wrench makes job go quicker)
do one at a time - so you'll always have a reference if you forget something.
With air tools, it takes me about 15 minutes per wheel - I've done 4 cars so far. Hand tools will take longer. You'll probably have to use PB Blaster or some penetrating oil to help loosen the nuts and bolts. It also helps to have a break-over bar or a long pipe to fit over your hand tools for more leverage. Don't use a torque wrench to loosen your bolts, it will break.
Good Luck!
Jack and jack stands
spring compressor - (borrow from your local parts store)
good set of wrenches and sockets (air impact wrench makes job go quicker)
do one at a time - so you'll always have a reference if you forget something.
With air tools, it takes me about 15 minutes per wheel - I've done 4 cars so far. Hand tools will take longer. You'll probably have to use PB Blaster or some penetrating oil to help loosen the nuts and bolts. It also helps to have a break-over bar or a long pipe to fit over your hand tools for more leverage. Don't use a torque wrench to loosen your bolts, it will break.
Good Luck!
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Re: Changing springs (JimmyzGarage)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JimmyzGarage »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You'll need the following items
Jack and jack stands
spring compressor - (borrow from your local parts store)
good set of wrenches and sockets (air impact wrench makes job go quicker)
do one at a time - so you'll always have a reference if you forget something.
With air tools, it takes me about 15 minutes per wheel - I've done 4 cars so far. Hand tools will take longer. You'll probably have to use PB Blaster or some penetrating oil to help loosen the nuts and bolts. It also helps to have a break-over bar or a long pipe to fit over your hand tools for more leverage. Don't use a torque wrench to loosen your bolts, it will break.
Good Luck!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats damn good advice, thanks
Jack and jack stands
spring compressor - (borrow from your local parts store)
good set of wrenches and sockets (air impact wrench makes job go quicker)
do one at a time - so you'll always have a reference if you forget something.
With air tools, it takes me about 15 minutes per wheel - I've done 4 cars so far. Hand tools will take longer. You'll probably have to use PB Blaster or some penetrating oil to help loosen the nuts and bolts. It also helps to have a break-over bar or a long pipe to fit over your hand tools for more leverage. Don't use a torque wrench to loosen your bolts, it will break.
Good Luck!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats damn good advice, thanks
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