RE: [DML] front coil spring removal

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>]

David,

Your comment: 

"You are dealing with some large forces and an accident can happen very
quickly if you cheap out and the spring compressor fails", 

is right on the money!

When I was operating DeLorean Services we would send our clients DeLorean's
to a local suspension ship for all spring removals and replacements. We
found that it was a cost effective way to complete spring service procedures
with no worry's about injuries. 

DMC Joe 
-----Original Message-----
From: David Teitelbaum [mailto:jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 1:34 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] front coil spring removal




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








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