Dragg-on Posted January 17, 2004 Report Posted January 17, 2004 does anyone know how to remove coils from stock shocks , I want to chrome the coils, is this a tough job? Quote
bkabina Posted January 17, 2004 Report Posted January 17, 2004 Yes it can be tuff.You have to hold the shock push the top of the spring down until you can get the ring off of the top of the spring.The ring is held in place by the spring. Quote
Dragg-on Posted January 17, 2004 Author Report Posted January 17, 2004 is there a special tool to help me out? Quote
BdBanshee Posted January 17, 2004 Report Posted January 17, 2004 On the rear shock you have to compress the spring, and then slip a C-washer out. On the stock fronts the bottom eye unscrews from the shock shaft. Quote
Dragg-on Posted January 17, 2004 Author Report Posted January 17, 2004 BDbanshee, what exactly is the bottom eye? Quote
BdBanshee Posted January 17, 2004 Report Posted January 17, 2004 BDbanshee, what exactly is the bottom eye? That's what the bottom bolt goes thru to attach it to the a-arm Quote
BdBanshee Posted January 17, 2004 Report Posted January 17, 2004 BDbanshee, what exactly is the bottom eye? That's what the bottom bolt goes thru to attach it to the a-arm Quote
Dragg-on Posted January 17, 2004 Author Report Posted January 17, 2004 OHH, bdbanshee, is it a hard job for the average Joe? Quote
BdBanshee Posted January 18, 2004 Report Posted January 18, 2004 Well, not if you have the right tools. In a pinch you can use a vise to compress the spring, and use several large zip ties to hold the spring compressed while you unscrew the eye from the shock shaft. This is very dangerous, and without enough very large zip ties the spring will snap back and either hurt you or at the very least scare the crap out of you! If you have the option I would recommend having someone with the correct tools take it apart. Good luck and be careful. Quote
SYRacingInc. Posted January 18, 2004 Report Posted January 18, 2004 You can rent a spring compressor from your local auto zone, etc. They require the price of the tool for a deposit, but you get it all back when you return the tool. Quote
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