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  • Cabrio Rear Spring change

    Hi All
    Is it possible to change the rear coil springs on a cabrio(sierra base) with rear swing arms in place?
    Obviously I would need a Spring compressor
    I have removed rear Dampers to allow some slack, Is it then just a case of compressing and removing?
    Regards
    Bryan
    Stapley Bryan

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    Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

    I did my rear coil springs with the rear swing arms in place with spring compressors a bit fiddly but no great problem, access was easy as I did have the rear tub off when I replaced them.
    I still have the spring compressors I used, you could borrow them although distance apart would be a problem.
    I think I paid about £10 for them off Ebay

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      Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

      Hi Dave
      Thanks for the reply and the offer but as you say distance a problem!
      I'll buy spring compressors and give it a go if I have to I think I can disconnect the Drive shafts to give some more movement
      Out of interest did you stay with Standard Spring Rates?
      Stapley Bryan

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        Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

        Hi Bryan. If you buy spring compressors make sure they are’nt too long as there isn’t much clearance above and below the springs. I tried my old ones for Sierra front struts but they were too long to fit.

        That said, when I repainted my rear suspension I removed the springs without compressing them by putting the rear chassis on axle stands, disconnecting the lower shock absorber bolts and letting the swing arms down on a trolley jack. I think it was when I replaced the rear lobro drive shafts, as you mustn’t bend those joints too far from their normal operating range. Peter.

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        • #5
          Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

          Hi Peter
          Thanks for the headsup, I've ordered a pair which I think will do the job
          I tried earlier just undoing the shocker bottom bolt but there is not enough movement with Driveshafts attached so i'm hoping I can compress springs and remove with Driveshafts in place
          I'm just hoping I didn't do any mischief to the Joint on my first attempt (should have read the Haynes first!!)
          Regards
          Bryan
          Stapley Bryan

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          • #6
            Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

            Hi Bryan
            I bought the standard rate springs brand new, I did measure mine and the seller checked that his were the same I recall being more concerned about getting the same size.
            I did not need to disconnect the dive shafts, I did turn the spring top adjusters up to their full extent.
            Think you may bash your knuckles a few times apart from that all should be OK
            Dave

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            • #7
              Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

              Hi David
              I decided to remove drive shafts rather than wait for spring compressor and I could not shift the top adjusters!
              I rang my local parts dealer and as I have no info on donor whatsoever he came up with three different lengths/diameters so have measured mine and nearest is 299mm x 131mm so will go with that
              Out of interest did you renew the rubber Bump stops? Mine are turning to powder and is part of the reason I am taking things apart, But as I've been thinking about it I can't imagine them ever coming into play being as how are cars are so much lighter than a standard car
              Regards
              Bryan
              Stapley Bryan

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              • #8
                Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

                Hi Bryan
                Just checked my bump stops they look very good, I must have renewed them although I do no actually recall sourcing them.
                My adjusters were also difficult to shift, I did use heat to loosen them
                Dave

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                • #9
                  Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

                  Originally posted by bryannewell View Post
                  Hi David
                  I decided to remove drive shafts rather than wait for spring compressor and I could not shift the top adjusters!
                  I rang my local parts dealer and as I have no info on donor whatsoever he came up with three different lengths/diameters so have measured mine and nearest is 299mm x 131mm so will go with that
                  Out of interest did you renew the rubber Bump stops? Mine are turning to powder and is part of the reason I am taking things apart, But as I've been thinking about it I can't imagine them ever coming into play being as how are cars are so much lighter than a standard car
                  Regards
                  Bryan
                  There are some o/e ones for sale on Amazon albeit at a price.



                  On my Hunter they look more like a squashed ball (with a recess that pops over the locating spigot) rather than a cylindrical shape like the Ford ones.

                  I think my exhausts hit the ground long before the bump stops come into play! You can probably fit them later with the suspension just jacked up, so not a job stopper. Peter.

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                    Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

                    My bump stops are the same as yours, same with exhaust which I found to be so whilst doing a recent navigational night rally.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Cabrio Rear Spring change

                      Thanks for your input gent's
                      I'll get some bump stops and keep everything standard
                      Regards
                      Bryan
                      Stapley Bryan

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