TANABE DF210 Spring Install [pics]

[Chris07LB]

Originally Posted by OgDogg

Do you think this would be possible without a spring compressor?

No. You have to use it to at least remove the old springs from the struts... not needed so much to re-install the shorter Tanabe springs.

You can rent one from your local parts store for 10 bucks. Do it the SAFE way, get a spring compressor.

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

No. You have to use it to at least remove the old springs from the struts... not needed so much to re-install the shorter Tanabe springs.

You can rent one from your local parts store for 10 bucks. Do it the SAFE way, get a spring compressor.

If you have air tools you can get the stock front springs off without a spring compressor. Have a friend secure the strut on the ground with his foot. Give yourself about 15-20 feet in case anything goes flying, and make sure no one is standing in front of the strut. Use an impact gun to remove the strut nut. The spring will pop off about a foot, and some of the little parts may scatter, just keep an eye on everything. I did mine this way and the nut rolled away. everything else was right there.

Use common sence and safety and you will be fine without a spring compressor. If you are stupid, using hand tools, or don't have the proper room to do this, get a spring compressor.

Ashley

[Chris07LB]

Originally Posted by OgDogg

Do you think this would be possible without a spring compressor?

$10 .vs. risking getting hurt. Your choice.

[FoEKuZ]

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

$10 .vs. risking getting hurt. Your choice.

paid $40.00 at auto zone for the spring compressor...when i took it back, they refunded my money...

[07typeS]

Originally Posted by FoEKuZ

paid $40.00 at auto zone for the spring compressor...when i took it back, they refunded my money...

lol stickin it to the man baby..........too funny.......its actually a good tool to have, especally if you got a lot of friends that are into cars.....