Re: [DML] front coil spring removal

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is fine. There is no need to undo the ball joints unless they are
worn or the seals are damaged. Undoing the ball joints carries a large
risk of damage to them and you WILL have to replace the seal when you
use the pickle fork. Use a good quality internal spring compressor.
You are dealing with some large forces and an accident can happen very
quickly if you cheap out and the spring compressor fails. When
installing the spring compressor you must take into account the
compression of the spring already so make sure you have enough room on
it to release ALL the spring pressure.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Sontos" <dsontos@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> To replace the front springs in the car there is no reason to remove the
> ball joints!
> 
> Here's the proper procedure:
> 1)Raise the car and place jack stands under the front frame.(not the
A arms)
> 2)Remove the wheels









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