Is a spring install a huge deal for your average shop to do? Is there anything i have to worry about
12-07-2004, 10:17 AM
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Is a spring install a huge deal for your average shop to do? Is there anything i have to worry about
them messing up? Im so paranoid with my car and i cant stand letting other people work on it. They would be install Eibach Springs. Thanks!
12-07-2004, 10:34 AM
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is it easy? i thought it would be, but have never seen a write-up. Isnt it a very dangerous job if
youve never done it before (because of the compressed springs i guess)? Thanks
12-07-2004, 10:39 AM
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you don't need it just impact gun and towel - zip-zip-pop and done -->
wrap spring/shock in towel/blanket, aim away from you (make sure you have a couple feet of clear space, impact gun on high/reverse, zip off bolt, there will be small pop but blanket/towel will keep everything nice and mellow...i do it this way all the time but your shop experience may vary
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12-07-2004, 11:04 AM
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There's a really good writeup in the Tech section that I used for doing my wife's Passat...
and friend's MkIV golf. Spring compressors are a bit unerving at first but you get over it pretty quickly after the first go-round.
Do a search for "Coilover Suspension Installation" by Frank Sheperson in the Tech area and you can get a sense of what's required.
Do a search for "Coilover Suspension Installation" by Frank Sheperson in the Tech area and you can get a sense of what's required.
Please use spring compressors.