adam bell Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 got to fit my new suspension on the front end monday morning,where is the best place for jacking it up and placing the stands..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/rexmerckx/liftpoints.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 cheers mate. never done the suspension before,got my mates snap on spring compresors. just need to take my time doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Have fun with the fronts, best to have a mate around when doing them. There's a write up on here somewhere (probably in the FAQ section). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Ignore me. I do what it says in the diagram too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Have fun with the fronts, best to have a mate around when doing them. There's a write up on here somewhere (probably in the FAQ section). i am all alone on this one bugger it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I don't think I found the fronts the hardest. I remember commenting that everybody said the fronts were hardest, but the rears turned out to be. I'd start by making sure you can get the drop-links off. I think it's possible to do it with them still attached but it's best if you can undo at least one side on each end from what I remember. I had to use an angle grinder to get 'em off. They were worn anyway, it turned out, as the car felt lovely and quiet/smooth after fitting new ones. I just pushed the lower wishbone down hard with my foot. Probably not too bushing-friendly but there ya go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 i am stupid where are the drop links if you could describe them please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 They are the things that link the anti-roll bar to the lower wishbone at each side. They're also called anti roll bar links, and maybe something else. They have a bolt which spins if you try to undo the nut, but the bolt is slotted with a hex hole through the centre so you have to use a hex wrench to hold the bolt still while you undo the nut. This sometimes/often doesn't work so you have to grind them off or weld a wrench to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I had the same problem with the drop links on the rear, had to cut them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 do i have to take these off to do the front suspension. i have the spring clamps on there now and now cant see an easy way to get suspension out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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