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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 08:02 AM
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Default Front spring replacement
I’m changing front springs and have jag compressor tool. I don’t have pit or ramp so need to jack cat up to get tool inside spring. Has any one else done this, looks like I’m going to have to jack up really high.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 10:18 AM
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Standard axle stands at its highest and there is just enough space to do it, you can always compress spring with a jack a bit further to gets bit extra space. Easy job with Jag compressor.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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Will try again tomorrow with big trolly jack, looks like I need about 1mtr
 
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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 12:20 AM
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I reversed the vehicle height problem and dug a hole to clear the bottom the the threaded bar!



It does require a surprising height off the ground for clearance.

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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 03:38 PM
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Gave up trying to get high enough for spring comp and used threaded bar method. Worked ok but sloooow


 
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