Spring Compressor
09-24-2004, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Aegon
I'm not worried about removal. I'm more worried about getting the new springs on.
The video does show some weak spring compression though. I probably could do that by hand.
Does this work for front and rear?
The video does show some weak spring compression though. I probably could do that by hand.
Does this work for front and rear?
09-24-2004, 07:02 PM
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i really wouldn't suggest using just a breaker bar. Sure it can be done, but it might end up being a ***** to complete the job. When i was installing the springs on my car, my friends had a cheap air gun (60 bucks or so) and couldn't break the last bolt. Needless to say, we couldn't break it with a break bar along with a long pipe connected to it.
09-24-2004, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 02BlackWRX
yup, just like Chris said above....you dont need a compessor in order to take the springs off...
This video demonstrates it: http://ssadavon.home.comcast.net/springremoval.wmv
You are use a breaker bar as well, just be careful
This video demonstrates it: http://ssadavon.home.comcast.net/springremoval.wmv
You are use a breaker bar as well, just be careful
1) Will this work for a Sedan and Wagon
2) Will this work for the Front and Rear suspension
3) Is this just a trick to get some noobs to kill themselves?
09-24-2004, 09:09 PM
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yes, yes, and no. It really is possible. I not going to say that everyone can do it, as some dim witted people will inevitably point it at themselves and get hurt, just as some people need "warning hot" labels on their coffee to know not to spill it on themselves. But it has been done many times before.
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09-24-2004, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AzN121184
i really wouldn't suggest using just a breaker bar. Sure it can be done, but it might end up being a ***** to complete the job. When i was installing the springs on my car, my friends had a cheap air gun (60 bucks or so) and couldn't break the last bolt. Needless to say, we couldn't break it with a break bar along with a long pipe connected to it.
09-24-2004, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 02BlackWRX
Yes it works for both....also the new ones are easier to put on then stock ones b/c of the spring rates..
I'm taking off my JDM V8 STi setup. Girls don't like it and I don't race anymore.
09-24-2004, 10:40 PM
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Hey whats up guys sup Zoeb long time hope your cool bro.
Well sorry to jack but here goes I'm butting the rex back the stock springs and when they but them on they cut off a part of the yellow stopers do I need to get new stock length ones or can I use the old cut ones?
He cut of 1 nub.
And how can you tell what springs go infront and rear and top and bottom
PLEASE PLEASE HELP THANK you very much. - Down
Well sorry to jack but here goes I'm butting the rex back the stock springs and when they but them on they cut off a part of the yellow stopers do I need to get new stock length ones or can I use the old cut ones?
He cut of 1 nub.
And how can you tell what springs go infront and rear and top and bottom
PLEASE PLEASE HELP THANK you very much. - Down
09-25-2004, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Aegon
I'm putting stock springs on stock struts.
I'm taking off my JDM V8 STi setup. Girls don't like it and I don't race anymore.
I'm taking off my JDM V8 STi setup. Girls don't like it and I don't race anymore.
you should be fine, just have a friend or two handy.
I once had to put the JDM V8 STi springs back on its strut, and that was a biatch, but 3 people were able to compress it.
you'll be fine doing it on the stock struts & springs
09-25-2004, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by DWNSHFT
And how can you tell what springs go infront and rear and top and bottom
PLEASE PLEASE HELP THANK you very much. - Down
PLEASE PLEASE HELP THANK you very much. - Down
the front springs are shorter, wider.
09-26-2004, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DWNSHFT
Ok cool but what about the stoper that was cut what a should I do.
Maybe I should post a thread asking about that??
Maybe I should post a thread asking about that??
sorry not sure about that, i never cut mines.
09-26-2004, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Aegon
FYI, spring compressor is needed if you want to rebuild stock parts. The front ones will not go in unless you are a gorilla.
