is it easy to install springs?

V6_Mustang_Power · 02-28-2008, 09:47 AM

well i want to install the H&R SS springs and was wondering if it's easy enough to do alone(or with a friend).

bassman97 · 02-28-2008, 11:00 AM

Pretty easy but do not rush and keep safety in mind since springs pack a punch when released under compression.

ShaggyGT · 02-28-2008, 11:26 AM

If you disconnect the strut from the A arm (or axle), you can lower the arm/axle far enough to where the spring is no longer being compressed, and it will come out safely and without much of a hassle. This is how I did it, because I couldn't get a spring compressor to fit.

01FR500 · 02-28-2008, 01:13 PM

Spring install is really easy. You don't need a spring compressor, and they won't shoot out and cave your chest in. http://www.dndgarage.net/springinstall.htm

stanger00 · 02-28-2008, 01:26 PM

you will need 2 people for the rear spring because the axle moves and one person has to push it back so you can slide the bolt back through the control arm. follow that write up above

r3dn3ck · 02-28-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stanger00

you will need 2 people for the rear spring because the axle moves and one person has to push it back so you can slide the bolt back through the control arm. follow that write up above

definitely a good idea. I usually have someone lay down and push with their feet against the axle to push it toward the front of the car so I can get that last control arm bolt through. Another tip, once you have the rear springs in the pockets, connect up the shock and it'll hold it up high enough that it won't fall out (normally). You shouldn't have to remove the RUCA's either but if you leave them on you may have to step on the ends of the axle to get the spring out.

Remember, a floor jack is your friend. Scissor jacks are suicide.

SLP02GT · 02-28-2008, 02:33 PM

Did mine by myself in about 1-2 hours but it would go a little faster w/ an extra hand.

V6_Mustang_Power · 02-28-2008, 02:38 PM

yeah, i used a floor jack to do my tires. thanks for the advice everyone

bassman97 · 02-28-2008, 03:02 PM

I usually use a second jack to keep the pinion at the right angle. Since not much force is needed, a spare tire jack is fine for that but a floor jack should be used for everything else.

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ShaggyGT Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 48	If you disconnect the strut from the A arm (or axle), you can lower the arm/axle far enough to where the spring is no longer being compressed, and it will come out safely and without much of a hassle. This is how I did it, because I couldn't get a spring compressor to fit. __________________ -Will 12s OR BUST!!!

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01FR500 Cones Beware Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR Posts: 811	Spring install is really easy. You don't need a spring compressor, and they won't shoot out and cave your chest in. http://www.dndgarage.net/springinstall.htm __________________ 2003 GT H&R SuperSports l Tokico Illumina dampers l Maximum Motorsports c/c plates l MM XL SFCs l JLT RAI l MGW shifter l other goodies...

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02-28-2008, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,495	Pretty easy but do not rush and keep safety in mind since springs pack a punch when released under compression.

02-28-2008, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
V6_Mustang_Power Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,808	yeah, i used a floor jack to do my tires. thanks for the advice everyone

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bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,495	I usually use a second jack to keep the pinion at the right angle. Since not much force is needed, a spare tire jack is fine for that but a floor jack should be used for everything else.