coil spring removal question

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kennzz05

basic dumbass

Location

palm coast fl.

• Apr 18, 2006

• #1

I have 2in lift spacers i want to install. I am curious if this can be done with a spring compressor or do i have to disassemble portions of the front end to get these spacers in? Also how are the bump stops removed? 98 xj

 

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MIXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Golden, CO

• Apr 18, 2006

• #2

if you disconnect the swaybar (big PITA if you dont have aftermarket disconnects) and jack up the opposite wheel and the spring almost falls out. You have to remeove the retainer, but thats really easy. Spring compressors are generally a good idea.

The bumpstops just pull out. you have to put some force behind it though

Good luck

 

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AJPulley

NAXJA Forum User

Location

South-eastern MA

• Apr 18, 2006

• #3

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=82229

 

jonboy

NAXJA Forum User

Location

beside myself

• Apr 18, 2006

• #4

MIXJ said:

Spring compressors are generally a bad idea.

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ficksed it for ya


1. disco the swaybar
2. disco the lower shock mounts
3. jack up one side of vehicle, if spring doesn't come out easily, jack up the axle on the opposite side (like MIXJ said), which will make the 1st side droop even more

 

Ramsey

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Shreveport, LA

• Apr 18, 2006

• #5

might have to unhook the track bar too

 

490Chaser

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Columbus, GA

• Apr 18, 2006

• #6

Yeah... for just a coil spacer, spring compressors are mostly a waste of time

 

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kennzz05

basic dumbass

Location

palm coast fl.

• Apr 23, 2006

• #7

removed swaybar link nut, removed shock, used spring compressor, and buddy stood on axle. thanks all......

 

Last edited: Apr 23, 2006