Coil spring install secrets?
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Yes and very useful info on this Tech page of Kurts (BTW: Thanks Kurt!)
Cruiser Outfitters
I posted the link to the page with the spring info link/page thinking you/others might be interested in the other info he's put together there...
The easiest and overall quickest method for me to swap springs is to disconnect the sway bar links from the sway bar. Wheels off and frame supported I use a jack to raise the opposite side of the axle housing I'm spring swapping, push down a little on the spring swap side and the coil is easy to install.
Be careful of your brake and e-brake cable...not to stretch them unduly when you're doing this! But you probably already figured this out
Be careful of your brake and e-brake cable...not to stretch them unduly when you're doing this! But you probably already figured this out
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Guys,
Thanks again for all of the good info. This thread has been super helpful.
Thanks again for all of the good info. This thread has been super helpful.
Does the above method work fo rAHC systems? Do you have to bleed any of the AHC fluid? Can you disconnect the shock if you have not bleed the AHC fluid?
I've found it helps to rotate the spring too. That combined with the steps mentioned above and a pry bar usually gets the springs to pop out in short order.
Not trying to appear slow, but does this procedure apply to the Lexus LX470 and Land Cruisers with Automatic Hight Control (ACH) with the hydraulic shocks?
Same thing with ahc. Only easier with weaker coils.
There is a danger of leaking shocks tho', if they are worn, when you bend them off the lower mounts. Might be that the upper mounts are more rigid than on a non-ahc?
There is a danger of leaking shocks tho', if they are worn, when you bend them off the lower mounts. Might be that the upper mounts are more rigid than on a non-ahc?
I am just trying to understand if you need to bleed the AHC system of pressure first. I keep thinking that the AHC shock will have pressure in it and want to extend when you try and disconnect it from the lower shock mount.
Lift the the vehicle until the rear "shock" is fully extended, then remove lower mounting bolt. No bleeding necessary unless you are removing the shock completely.
And obviously, removing rear wheels will reduce the height the vehicle will need to be lifted.
And obviously, removing rear wheels will reduce the height the vehicle will need to be lifted.
Thanks for the clarification.
I'm going to try this when my springs come in and let you guys know how it goes.