[doc] Front Spring and Shock Replacement......

["Mike Bosworth" <mike.bosworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All


Hope you have all had a good weekend 

For those thinking of replacing the standard front shocks with new 
lowered ones, this is something that i and a fellow Doc'er carried 
out yesterday afternoon. ( just how long ago did i actually buy 
those springs :) )

Although we have has experience in removing springs from other cars 
this was a first for us both and all in all not an easy job due to 
the tight space around the sides of the shock tower and hence when 
removing the old springs (in the end with two different sets of 
spring compressors) these 'bananna' somewhat on removal. 

In short the best way we found to remove the springs was to remove 
the long bolt from the top control arm ( very thankfully not as 
stuck as yours Rich :) ) and swivel the arm around out of the way , 
also removing the brake caliper helps with space in there.

With the fitting of the new spring same problem again keeping the 
compressors out of the way of the tower and also with the longs 
threads on the spring compressors clashing with the lower arm. 

For good measure NOS shocks were fitted,( but as it turns out my old 
ones didnt need replacing after removing and testing them. )

Weather was not a great help, started the job in shorts and t shirt, 
a beautiful day, then one big black cloud and garden pea size 
hailstones :) So....Out came the trusty DOC BBQ brolly :) ( note to 
self: ....must buy new yellow blanket soon .... )

All in all a very good day, well worth the sweating and damp ar@e :)

Any one ever need any advice on doing this drop me a line / call.

Posted a few pics in the Photo section under #2001

So when is the next get together?


Regards

Mike
#2001 
doc403





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