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KingStromba
06-06-2005, 17:03
How easy? What tools do i need?

Should i replace top mounts at same time? If so how much are new top mounts?
Winston
06-06-2005, 17:09
Easy-ish

I got new top mounts... £20 aside for the full top mount kit from reno
Rich
06-06-2005, 17:50
easy as fook mate! i didnt even use a spring compressor for mine! i just pressed down on them and tightened the nut! :evil: no need for new topmpunts imo
VIPERONE
06-06-2005, 18:17
how did you get away with not usin a spring compressor?!
Winston
06-06-2005, 18:23
Ive never used a spring compessor ....there for girls :wink:
2 live
06-06-2005, 18:29
agreed...never used a compresser lol


use the weight of the car instead
KingStromba
06-06-2005, 18:30
Sounds dangerous :shock:
summeh
06-06-2005, 19:01
check to see if ure bump stops are warn aswell as this is the ideal time to replace these... they are cheap aswell i think.
KingStromba
06-06-2005, 19:02
What are bump stops?
summeh
06-06-2005, 19:04
stop the spring grinding on itself under full compression.
Rich
06-06-2005, 19:04
how did you get away with not usin a spring compressor?!
easy! hold the leg between my ankles push down with one hand and undo/ re-do with the other!
all because i couldn't be arsed to go to the shed and get the spring compressors out!
summeh
06-06-2005, 19:08
lol i'd not recommend doing it without spring compressors... i dont know how much energy is in a spring when its just on the strut but under compression it would take your head off if something went wrong.
Rich
06-06-2005, 19:20
but i'm hardcore and it made the job more exciting!