Originally Posted by
smudgerbyname
How much did you cut off the compressor itself in order for it to fit??
I have gotten to the stage now that i have tried every method I can think of to get this done. I am considering do a full bush replacement as well at some point since the in-board bushes have deteriorated and I can not even get the retaining bolts out so I need another method of getting these springs done.
How did you get the springs out using a pry bar?
every focus i have come across have got problems with the rear suspention bolts seizing it became a necesity to try and get spring replaced without taking the suspention to bits
a while since i done any. but removing the springs i think the bottom shock bolt has to come out to allow the arm to move down a bit further, then loosely tie a piece of rope around the spring and the bottom arm so it don't damage you or dissapear into the undergrowth when it come out, then use 2 prybars to lift it out from the bottom seat.
i think i cut about 3" off the threads of the spring compressors, it was trial and error just kept cutting them down until they would fit.
it is very tricky and takes me about an hour to do one spring but it is quicker and cheaper than the alternative of cutting the lower arm off and replacing that and the bolts ainst the uncut set i
if i remember tomorrow i will measure them against the uncut set i have and post a picture
cheeRS nick