Trouble getting spring in

Tcohoe · July 24th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Well up to the point to install the new springs, but having trouble getting them in. Any words of advice?

Shelbydog! · July 24th, 2011, 10:04 AM

This is the site I used when I did my springs the first time. Print them off and take out to the garage with u.
99-04 Spring Install Walk Through - Mustang Exhaust Forums

Shelbydog! · July 24th, 2011, 10:15 AM

Where are u getting stuck? Put the spring in position and SLOWLY jack the a arm up. Make sure the spring is seated correctly, then just bolt everything back together.

Tcohoe · July 24th, 2011, 10:36 AM

im at the point were i put the spring in but i cant get the a arm down enough to fit the spring in there?

Shelbydog! · July 24th, 2011, 10:44 AM

If the a arm won't lower, u can loosen the bolt on the bushing to relieve some of the tension. Is it getting snagged on something. Post a pic and I'll look at it when I get back from church.

Six Banger · July 24th, 2011, 11:32 AM

Bigger hammer, bigger pry bar, bigger flame. Works for everything

mycurse01 · July 24th, 2011, 01:19 PM

make sure to unbolt the sway bar too.

dschack · July 24th, 2011, 01:42 PM

let the jack down more? what springs are you installing? My h&r ss springs were so much shorter than stock they just slid right in. Id say you could try spring compressors, you can rent them at O'reillys or autozone

spaseghost · July 24th, 2011, 02:13 PM

i started with the top of the spring, then used me feet to push the a-arm down and my hands to push the bottom of the spring in. Try putting a prybar in the outer cup edge of the a-arm and bottom of the spring.

Shelbydog! · July 24th, 2011, 03:59 PM

update?

Tcohoe · July 26th, 2011, 01:27 AM

finally got it in, embarrassed on the amount it took

mycurse01 · July 26th, 2011, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by Tcohoe

finally got it in, embarrassed on the amount it took

thats what she said

July 24th, 2011, 09:22 AM	#1
Tcohoe Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	Trouble getting spring in Well up to the point to install the new springs, but having trouble getting them in. Any words of advice?

July 24th, 2011, 11:32 AM	#6
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,978 iTrader: 1 reviews	Bigger hammer, bigger pry bar, bigger flame. Works for everything __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

July 24th, 2011, 01:42 PM	#8
dschack Enthusiast 2000 sixxer, 1988 Fox Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	let the jack down more? what springs are you installing? My h&r ss springs were so much shorter than stock they just slid right in. Id say you could try spring compressors, you can rent them at O'reillys or autozone __________________

July 24th, 2011, 02:13 PM	#9
spaseghost Regular It makes my wife horny 16.3@84@5kft Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 257 iTrader: 0 reviews	i started with the top of the spring, then used me feet to push the a-arm down and my hands to push the bottom of the spring in. Try putting a prybar in the outer cup edge of the a-arm and bottom of the spring. __________________ 2003 Mustang - 3.8, 5spd., bbk, eibach no isos, duals, hids, 72k 1968 RS/SS Camaro - 350, .090 over, .500" lift, flows, M21 2004 Nissan Armada - HIDs, LEDs, sippy and DVDs 2002 F150 - Screw, 5.4l, GOTTS w/ K&N, flow super 44

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July 24th, 2011, 10:04 AM	#2
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 4 reviews	This is the site I used when I did my springs the first time. Print them off and take out to the garage with u. 99-04 Spring Install Walk Through - Mustang Exhaust Forums

July 24th, 2011, 10:15 AM	#3
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 4 reviews	Where are u getting stuck? Put the spring in position and SLOWLY jack the a arm up. Make sure the spring is seated correctly, then just bolt everything back together.

July 24th, 2011, 10:36 AM	#4
Tcohoe Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	im at the point were i put the spring in but i cant get the a arm down enough to fit the spring in there?

July 24th, 2011, 10:44 AM	#5
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 4 reviews	If the a arm won't lower, u can loosen the bolt on the bushing to relieve some of the tension. Is it getting snagged on something. Post a pic and I'll look at it when I get back from church.

July 24th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#10
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 4 reviews	update?

July 26th, 2011, 01:27 AM	#11
Tcohoe Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	finally got it in, embarrassed on the amount it took

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