Borrow spring compressor Vic?
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:35 pm
Just wondering if anyone has a spring compressor I could borrow? Bought some Eibach Mazdaspeed springs and my trip to the garage to fit everything has been postponed.
There is another method to remove springs without a spring compressor. I have used this method many times on my all four of my NAs over the last 14 years.
Use your preferred method to ready the spring/shock absorber for removal, ie separate the ball joint or remove the upper A arm bolt.
Using a scissor jack to press up against the bottom of the suspension, ie on a point where you can safely apply upward pressure without the jack slipping.
Raise the jack until the spring is compressed. Be careful not to raise the jack to the point where the car is lifting off the jack stands.
Loosen and remove the single upper shock absorber nut. (do not do this unless the spring is being safely compressed by the scissor jack).
SLOWLY lower the scissor jack thus releasing the pressure on the spring. The spring will un-compress as the pressure from the jack is removed.
Once fully released the spring should be loose and ready for removal.
Pressing down on the lower suspension arm will allow the spring/shock absorber to be swung free from the upper mounting point.
At this point the spring and shock absorber can be removed. You can even leave the shock absorber attached at the lower end and only remove the spring if you want.
Installation is a reversal of the above.
If this makes you nervous, I am happy to assist you in installing your springs.
J.