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Caterham



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last time I fitted any springs to a car it was sat on a couple of 40 year old home made wooden tressels, clearly this isn't an option with the defender (the tressels are good, but not that good). Very Happy

so being on the verge of a numpty (I do at least appreciate the standard bottle jack under the axle isn't gonna get me where I want), so what kit do I need and where to replace rear springs........

please don't ask why Embarassed
Post #226215 11th Apr 2013 7:27am
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appaloosadude



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A long reach jack, and tall axle stands, spring compressors, and wheel chocks. Would be my recommendation.
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Caterham



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damn. got none of those....well can probably do the chocks.

anyone know how high the axles stands need to be and where to located them?

many thanks.
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appaloosadude



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Ok, the way I'd do a REAR spring:

Handbrake on, chock front wheels. Remove rear wheel.

Spring compressor on, and remove spring retainer. Jack vehicle up by chassis, using axle stands to make safe as you go. Old Spring out, new spring compressed, retainer fitted. Let compressor out as much as dared. Lower chassis back down, examining spring seating as you go.

I hope this helps, others may be along to advise better or different methods. I've made the assumption that you are capable, and have more than an ounce of common sense, with regards to lifting heavy vehicles, and using tools. Thumbs Up
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Glynparry25



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I guess we are talking Defender...... if yes, REALLY EASY:

1. Chock front wheels.
2. Remove either top or bottom of the rear shocks (whichever is easiest).
3. Jack the back of the truck up (Chassis, not axle).

4. At this point the springs will just be sat there. and can be taken out.

5. Put back together in reverse order 3, 2, 1.

No need to remove wheels or spring compressors. Last time I did a set, I used a trolley-jack and chock of wood in the middle of the rear cross member (where the tow plate was) and changed both springs at the same time. Do all the prep work before lifting that way you are only under the vehicle for about 1 minute.

Glyn Dog Sheep

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Post #226313 11th Apr 2013 3:29pm
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custom90



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Glynparry25 wrote:

No need to remove wheels or spring compressors.

Glyn Dog Sheep

Probably safer too as with the wheel still on it would have less distance to drop and also the brake disc / axle wouldn't go flat on the floor if the jack gave way... _\Hennessey|Venom| F5/___
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Glynparry25



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Just remembered though.

WATCH THE BRAKE PIPE (from body to axle). The springs will come loose before it gets tight, but still keep an eye on it just to be sure Thumbs Up

Glyn Dog Sheep
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bm52



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If you have a stiff ARB might also undo the brackets to aid with articulation re spring removal. Worked well for me and no need for a spring compressor. BM52
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