Springs and dampers

[esprit s2]

Afternoon all,

Have removed my springs and dampers off the rear of my S2 and have my SJ dampers and new springs ready to go on. Problem is I'm having a nightmare trying to push the top of the damper into its slot with the spring compressed and the spring rubber seat all flopping around. Is there a knack to this or is just a case of brut force?

I'm struggling............

Paul

[jonwat]

Have you compressed the spring with compressors??

Cheers,

John W

[esprit s2]

Yep, have spring compressors. Have got one side done and am working on the offside now. Brut strength and a lot of wiggling is what was needed.

Thanks john.

Paul

[Matt-watts]

If you have the Pro-tech shockers you may need to file the tops at an angle or they will foul the tubular section, stopping you getting the retaining bolt in.

I would do a trial fit up without the spring and make sure you have a good clearance at the top of the shocker.

Hope this helps

Matt

Edited June 23, 2008 by Matt-watts