soulman123 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 How doable are the rear springs on the 1.8 04 petrol ? Mines are very worns and corroded and begging to snap. Just wondering if there is a how to or if they are doable. I have a set of spring clamps. Thanks and happy easter all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 What type of spring clamps do you have for the job? Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman123 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hi william I have ones that look just like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B009YEVLHO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1428155783&sr=8-3π=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=spring+compressor&dpPl=1&dpID=41oyAfhSbRL&ref=plSrch The black ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hi,just had a look and you have external ones ,you need internal spring compressors to do the job. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman123 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Drats, is there another way to safely remove them with out one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I replaced mine last year without,but and it's a big but ,I wouldn't recommend it.Where are you in Dorset? Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman123 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Ahh I see .. I'm near ferndown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Can be done by dropping the rear subframe but its a pain in the rear a big one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 In the summer when it's warmer I'm taking my springs out again because I have some work to do replacing bushes.I have now purchased an internal clamp and I was thinking you could use mine. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman123 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 That's kind of you *thumbs up* .. I'm contemplating adding it to my summer to do list lol .. I'm guessing your local ? .. I saw a few interesting methods on YouTube if you search focus rear springs some amusing methods hehe but they worked. I did read someone used a ratchet strap somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yes,I saw those bombs ready to detonate as well,mad.No,I'm Bridgwater ,I'll do my job early June,see how I get on and give you some feedback. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Just an update soulman 123,fitted polybushes over the weekend so I had to remove and replace the rear springs.Had a few problems and a lot of swearing but got there in the end.Reading through your posts,I think you paid to get yours replaced.The cheap spring compressor I used did the job but I wouldn't use again and probably would try to hire a decent compressor. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman123 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks for the update William, I know that feeling of pain in the bum jobs. I hate anything to do with springs lol always a grief without the right tools. Over the years I used my spring clamps but so awkward with space. Hope it all works nicely. Thumbs up on work well done chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Tie Bar polybushes fitted. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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