suspension

graham1 wrote: the garage said i would not be able to do ther rear springs myself as you have to move the tortion bar for the shock to come out is this correct?

NO!

Undo both sides of the anti-roll bar, and it can pivot down.

I did mine with no issue, but does need the rear anti-roll bar disconnecting to remove the shocks/springs.

thank you but how do i change front to back if i have to have the rear on stands and the front on the floor, can i lower the rear while i remove a front one to swop?, or will it ground its self with the spring off, thanks

graham1 wrote: the garage said i would not be able to do ther rear springs myself as you have to move the tortion bar for the shock to come out is this correct?

Your question seemed to be just about doing the back springs by yourself!

You could try disconnecting the anti-roll bar from both sides first, then jack one side of car up, anti-roll bar might then swivel out of the way, but I have not tried this before!

To do the back springs it is normal to lift the rear of the car up and onto axle stands.

If you are on a good, level surface it is not difficult to lift both ends onto axle stands, but only if you are confident and comfortable doing this.

Lift front of car onto axle stands first, then jack, with good trolly jack, under central jacking point at rear and put rear on stands. Not for the faint hearted!

Do not lower the car with springs removed. You will not get the jack out!

Hopefully garage will sort out for you, so you do not need to do this.

G0RSQ wrote:

graham1 wrote: the garage said i would not be able to do ther rear springs myself as you have to move the tortion bar for the shock to come out is this correct?

Your question seemed to be just about doing the back springs by yourself!

You could try disconnecting the anti-roll bar from both sides first, then jack one side of car up, anti-roll bar might then swivel out of the way, but I have not tried this before!

To do the back springs it is normal to lift the rear of the car up and onto axle stands.

If you are on a good, level surface it is not difficult to lift both ends onto axle stands, but only if you are confident and comfortable doing this.

Lift front of car onto axle stands first, then jack, with good trolly jack, under central jacking point at rear and put rear on stands. Not for the faint hearted!

Do not lower the car with springs removed. You will not get the jack out!

Hopefully garage will sort out for you, so you do not need to do this.

Yes the rear anti roll bar will pivot easily once disconnected from both the rear wheels.
The shockers come out easy with it pivoted out of the way. Just remember that there is a fat washer, rubber bushes and a spigot washer to put back in, so if you do it,remember which order they come out....
Rimmers are always a good place for drawings..
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thanks, i think ill have to think it out again,and let the garage do it. :broon: