Richard Clough wrote:
I remove the cailper,undo the two bottom bolts,use a drive shaft over
the control bar and under the bottom arm and push down then the strut
will drop out if you have undone the three top bolts.
You dont need to use compressers to get the old top off just lay it down
and undo it be care full you dont have you face in line and piont the
strut into a wall.
When I fit heaver springs I cut them down so they can go back together
with out clamps, but you need to check before you cut about three
times,as you want to cut them so the strut just and no more goes back
together,if you can put the top nut on 1/2 turn by hand ,thats cool as
when you tigten it up the spring will not rattle or move in the
platforms.
Malcolm,
>
> Dont forget to remove the brake calipers, leave the hydraulic line
> connected.
>
> You dont have to remove the steering link but you will have to lever
> the
> lower control arm down to get enough freedom to release the lower end
> of the
> strut from its seating in the steering arm. Do the lower end first so
> the
> weight of the strut is held at the top. The spring is captive until
> the
> strut is out, but you may need to compress it to undo the top, if that
> is
> what the adjustable bit replaces.
>
> One NOT RECOMMENDED way is to compress the strut in the tower with a
> trolley
> jack after disconnecting the bottom end. Slowly lower it with extreme
> caution after undoing the central nut at the top. This is dangerous
> and is a
> last resort option. Better option is to buy a set of spring
> compressors -
> Kmart has them for about $15. Not long lasting but they are safer.
> Grease
> the treads well before using.
>
> Then you can cut, er fit lower springs, swap springs and have fun
> experimenting with ride hight and stiffness as well as geometry.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: steven taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: ozdat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, 13 March 2000 19:36 PM
> Subject: removing struts
>
> > hi all, ive just picked up a set of kmac adjustable strut tops and i
> was
> > wondering how to remove the struts, is it just a case of taking the
> > steering link off and the 2 bolts at the bottom and the 3 at the
> top? do
> > you need to use a spring compressor?
> > thanks
> > steve
> >
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