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  1. 24th July 2008, 02:05 PM #1
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    d2 suspension

    hi all,
    i am thinking of upgrading the suspension and to save a few $'s wondered is it that hard to replace yourselve and do you need any special tools for the job. non airbag d2 so standard springs/shocks to remove.
    it would appear to be fairly straight forward but if anyone has any tips would be useful before i make a purchase.
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  2. 24th July 2008, 02:31 PM #2
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    It is fairly easy, Only specialist tool you would need outside of normal tools I can think of is a spring compressor set.

    Will take a bit of time to do the fronts but its not hard.

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  3. 24th July 2008, 02:55 PM #3
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    It's not hard if you have spring compressor's.

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  4. 24th July 2008, 04:35 PM #4
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    i think i read somewhere(sorry to be vague) that once the shock is disconnected, and maybe the front sway bar, the coils will come out just by hand. can anyone clarify this? same for the rear, although i think the sway bar wont be a problem.
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  5. 24th July 2008, 05:02 PM #5
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    Wont happen Simon, unless you have a hilift jack and even then I think you need a lever. Spring compressor swill be safer.

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    it is possible to do it without spring compressors but you have to lift the vehicle ridiculously (and possibly dangerously) high – those coils just keep expanding
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    I have done mine a few times you need spring compressors, Jack stands, a good trolley jack, blocks of wood and patience.

    Takes about 2 hours,

    1. disconnect sway bar
    2. Jack stand under chassis
    3. undo bottom shocky bolt
    4. pull your ABS and Brake line clip from bracket
    5. Jack up remove wheel
    6. Lower Jack out she comes
    Reverse to re install

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  8. 25th July 2008, 09:17 AM #8
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    thanks the feedback all, think i will get it done by the shop.
    don't fancy getting a spring in the nogin just to save a few $'s.
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    You Don't need spring compressors to do the springs and shocks on a D2, if your only doing a standard replacement or up to a 50mm lift, i've done mine without a spring compressor.
    YORKIE, if you need a hand just give a hoy, i can help if you want to save some $$$$.

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  10. 28th July 2008, 12:10 PM #10
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    baz,
    thanks the feedback and kind offer .
    just waiting for the tax money to come in then will order the kit. looking at a lovells kit which gives 50mm lift and nice price off the net.
    will be in touch.
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