Ease of install on quick struts?
#12
I'm replacing the springs and struts on my 06 SS this weekend. Got four new Monroe Sensa-Trac struts and all new hardware for $230 total (after $90 Monroe rebate). I will be installing new SSC lowering springs and Timken front wheel bearings as well.
Is a spring compressor required/recommended for this job or no?
Is a spring compressor required/recommended for this job or no?
But if it's just the struts that you bought (not the whole assembly with springs and all) then you might not need the compressors when installing the lowering springs.
#14
Thanks again for the info. I shall use spring compressors for removal to be safe. Unfortunately, I don't have an impact wrench set, so this will all be done with hand tools and my 3 foot long jack handle/breaker bar extension.
#15
You'll know what I'm talking about when you look at it
#16
Frank,
The new struts are bare without springs. I have the car on jack stands, wheels & brakes off right now. Being as the suspension is at full "hang", aren't the springs fully extended? I don't see the need for a spring compressor to remove the stock strut/spring assembly. Do I really need to go get one?
The new struts are bare without springs. I have the car on jack stands, wheels & brakes off right now. Being as the suspension is at full "hang", aren't the springs fully extended? I don't see the need for a spring compressor to remove the stock strut/spring assembly. Do I really need to go get one?
Last edited by SSilver; 03-15-2013 at 03:10 PM.
#17
Frank,
The new struts are bare without springs. I have the car on jack stands, wheels & brakes off right now. Being as the suspension is at full "hang", aren't the springs fully extended? I don't see the need for a spring compressor to remove the stock strut/spring assembly. Do I really need to go get one?
The new struts are bare without springs. I have the car on jack stands, wheels & brakes off right now. Being as the suspension is at full "hang", aren't the springs fully extended? I don't see the need for a spring compressor to remove the stock strut/spring assembly. Do I really need to go get one?
And nope the springs are still compressed in the struts, you'd need to compress them even more before removing the top strut mounts or else you'll end up hurting yourself
#18
Of course I just returned from Advance Auto with an axle nut socket rental kit, thinking nothing of the spring compressor while I was there...
Last edited by SSilver; 03-15-2013 at 05:02 PM.
#19
No Sir. I am installing the new lowering springs, struts, wheel hubs/bearings, and all new hardware at the same time...today.
Of course I just returned from Advance Auto with an axle nut socket rental kit, thinking nothing of the spring compressor while I was there...
Of course I just returned from Advance Auto with an axle nut socket rental kit, thinking nothing of the spring compressor while I was there...
How could you forget?? just messing with ya haha
These are the ones I got from AutoZone, $30-$35
#20
I'm just gonna do it the easy way and buy the complete ready mount...the rest is probably already worn. I replaced my front wheel bearings 6 months ago to Tempkin, those are some high quality hubs! Do you guys think my car will look funny if I replace the front first? The back ones are done for it too but it's still sitting at a pretty good height. I just don't want my front end higher than the back.