[Shotimes] Changing strut mounts and bearings

[David P]

Yes, it is possible. I've both removed and installed stock and Eibach
springs without the compressor.

For the front:

Remove everything from the bottom of the strut.
Remove the wheels from your jack.
Put the jack on a piece of wood (2x10 or such) directly under the strut, so
that it will not slip. If you've got a smooth concrete floor, add a rubber
mat between the wood and the floor.
Slightly raise the strut (1/4").
Stand on the jack, with the handle all the way up. Remove the strut nut.
Drop the strut slowly.

You need a decent floor jack to do this.

I personally cut out a wood board so that I do not have to remove my jack's
wheel.
I've also leveraged a 2x4 against the subframe, but would not recommend it
as the strut WILL slip off as the board angle become extreme. I've never
cared about used struts, though. I suppose you could fabricate a bowl to
hold it in position if you wanted.



David P

95MTX



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----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
To: "TechSHO" <TechSHO@topica.com>; "SHOTimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 09:30
Subject: [Shotimes] Changing strut mounts and bearings


> Does anyone know if I really need a spring compressor or are the Eibach's
> short enough that I can do without. I know Autozone will loan me one, it's
> just last time I used them there wasn't enough room to compress them while
> they were still on the knuckle. I want to do this as fast as possible.
>
> Paul L Fisher
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