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09-18-2007, 12:51 AM | #1 |
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Suspension install: Spring Compressors?
Every suspension install I've ever done I've had to use spring compressors -- except my xB. The front springs just popped off, unlike most springs, they weren't under a lot of tension.
Do you need to use spring compressors for the Yaris front suspension? I assume the rears are like the xB, where you simply unbolt the rear struts and "wiggle" the rear springs off their perches?
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09-18-2007, 01:09 AM | #2 |
when i did the springs on my car, the rears came out easily, the fronts...they didnt seem to be under too much load but i'm glad i had compressors.
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09-18-2007, 01:16 AM | #3 |
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I'll probably use them just in case, then. Better safe than sorry, eh?
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09-18-2007, 02:08 AM | #4 |
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09-18-2007, 02:48 AM | #5 |
Ya I used compressors when I did mine. Heck just go to Auto Zone and get some. I think they do the rent a tool with springs compressors just pay a deposit and then bring it back and get your money refunded.
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09-18-2007, 03:26 AM | #6 |
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didn't use one when we installed my set up.
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09-18-2007, 11:42 AM | #7 |
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I assume the fronts weren't under a lot of tension (like the way my xB was)? Literally, I undid the nut on the top and they just kinda popped and that was it. Same with the Yaris?
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09-18-2007, 11:47 AM | #8 |
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You'll need spring compressors to remove the front springs from the strut but not to install the new springs into the strut, at least not with Tanabe springs. I suppose you could remove the front springs without a compressor but be careful, a spring under load can be a dangerous thing.
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I've rented spring compressors many times; they're just a PITA!
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09-18-2007, 02:29 PM | #10 |
Break'em off some.
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You do not need spring compressors to remove the stock springs, or install lowering springs. There is little to no tension on them, they pop about 3 inches. The coilovers probably require you to use the top hat on the front struts, so the front springs need to be removed from the struts.
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09-18-2007, 02:32 PM | #11 |
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yeah, pretty much. but to be on the safe side, we faced the top down and twisted from the bottom (facing up).
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09-18-2007, 03:25 PM | #12 |
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Gotcha -- thanks, guys.
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09-18-2007, 03:28 PM | #13 |
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I thought it was the other way, and you put youur face directly over it!
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09-18-2007, 10:39 PM | #14 |
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yup, and make sure your eye is 1 cm away from it too.
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09-18-2007, 10:55 PM | #15 |
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better yet just stick your eye to the bolt, and twist from the bottom
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09-18-2007, 10:59 PM | #16 |
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or just do what I did and cut a bunch of coils off your stock springs.... then them bitches will come right off when you want to put new coils on :)
I am still holding off for coilovers
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