Thread: Tips for removing [seized] rear springs

From memory,the nut is a lock nut.Undo/remove that first.The main bolt is theaded into the shackle plate.
Try brake fluid as a release agent.
GOODLUCK
Andrew.

Jake,I may have given you a bum steer.
Just went and looked at my Ser3,after re-reading your post.
It may well be that the nut is a locknut on the chassis end,treat it as though it is,memory is fading!!!!!
Brakefluid painted on the threads and left overnite will work a treat.
Andrew

The bolt often rusts to the inner sleeve of the spring bush making removal diffficult/impossible.

You may end up having to cut the bolt without damaging the hanger or the spring. A Series I I purchased some time ago had been butchered to release the spring, at least the cut piece of chassis was found in the back.




Colin

Thanks guys, I've managed to get the nut off so I'll try some brake fluid and if not I'll have to resort to the angle grinder!

Last time I faced this, I found a thin cutting disc on the bolt worked. There is just enough space to get it in without damaging the chassis or spring if you are careful.

John

I've got another set of springs to go in as some of my leaves have broken so I'll try the thin disc if the brake fluid doesn't work

Just had to do this on the series 3. Used a thin cutting disk as mentioned. I couldn't quite get all the way through, so used a hacksaw an the last bit.