02-20-2016, 10:15 PM | #1 |
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How to take the front strut out?!
Today i was wanting to install my H&R spring, but could not for the life of me get that strut out. I was able to unbolt it from the top and got it loose, but i simply could not get it out from the bottom. Is there a special tool i need? I could not find a DIY and the F30 seems a bit different.
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02-20-2016, 10:43 PM | #2 |
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When it's ready to come out (after you remove the wheel, all bolts top and bottom) I would just step on the wheel hub to lower the suspension to give you the room to remove it. This works much better with 2 people. =D
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02-20-2016, 10:54 PM | #3 | |
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I noticed the top strut has a Nut with a Torx insert at the top of the strut to remove the spring (i have the spring compressor on standby). I was just going to use an impact to take it out, or is a special tool needed to remove that Nut\Torx out? |
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02-21-2016, 02:13 AM | #4 | |
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Don't worry about it breaking, if it does, you probably saved your life because there was some defect. lol. Imagine how much force goes into the suspension from driving, and how much force you could make. Worlds apart.
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02-21-2016, 12:59 PM | #6 | |
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Impact wrenches are contra-indicated by instructions from vendors for camber plates. Use a 6mm allen wrench to hold the strut shank while you loosen with an 18mm hollow socket or O2 sensor wrench. I have something like this that helps a lot: http://www.sears.com/gearwrench-8946...&blockType=G17 |
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02-22-2016, 12:56 AM | #9 |
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Yeah but in his case it's fine.
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02-23-2016, 09:52 PM | #10 |
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You really do not have to take the strut out to swap the springs.
You can undo the top nut, disconnect sway bar and if your strong enough you can push the strut down to clear the fender angling the assmbley back towards the door. I have done it many times, I just put a little painters tape on the fender to protect the paint if I mess up, never happens though, I'm just that good (lucky). |
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Not trying to put you on blast, just trying to save another member from damaging their car. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1168862
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02-25-2016, 10:51 PM | #12 |
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I am postponing the spring installation. Glad i couldn't figure it out last weekend after reading a few things about H&R springs + stock shocks on here.
I like the stock height, i just hate the wheel gap (maybe should have gone with 19" wheels to fill the gap haha). Anyway i have screened shot this post in the event i go with Dinan Springs with Bump stop combo. |
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02-26-2016, 12:53 AM | #14 |
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He is talking about the top strut nut, yes you should never use a impact gun on that, or any of the suspension bolts under shaft dia of 18mm. Use a pass through wrench and an Allen key. Torque specs are only 22ft pads on the strut top nut. No need for impact.
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02-28-2016, 02:13 AM | #15 |
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I installed koni yellows with h&r springs yesterday. The front was a breeze.. but the rear!
I took the original shock and spring out ok, by removing the lower wishbone outer nut.. but couldn't get that bolt/realigned again to refit. Any tips? I guess another arm needs removing to allow the hub to straighten enough for the bolt to go right through? Btw, in case you've not read the other thread.. my h&r springs came with h&r bump stops! Thanks, Richard Last edited by Richy_Boy; 02-28-2016 at 02:24 AM.. |
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02-29-2016, 04:52 PM | #16 |
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you can use a jack to put some pressure on the spring, just be careful not to pinch the bushing. Make sure the spring perch rubber pads are properly aligned before bolting up.
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