Nafeez2125 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Hi Guys, Help please. I was in the process of replacing the front springs with lowering ones but cannot separate the shock absorber from the spring. there is nothing that you can hold the shaft so that you can undo the top bolt. am i missing something? is there any trick to remove it? As usual thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Slightly on the pikey side but vice grips on the shock absorber.Wrap them with a towel so not to damage it with the teeth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westie Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Are you using spring compressors? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Stick the shock back in the car semi tighten the strut nuts in the bay, place bottom of strut into the hub ( stops it spinning ) and then undo the large strut nut in the center so the spring will drop out onto brakes below Above is abit pikey but to do it correctly spring compressor the springs first and then follow above James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nafeez2125 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 thanks guys, went to bnq and bought a vice grip. i will try to do it over the weekend. yes i have a pair of spring compressor. as usual thanks for the advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Put the car back on the floor. Use an impact gun to whip them off. The top spring cup is slotted so should stop the shaft from spinning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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