exahsix Member 296 Member For: 19y 8m 4d Location: Monterey, NSW Posted 07/05/06 11:00 AM Share Posted 07/05/06 11:00 AM Hey all I just picked up a set of lowered springs for the T and considering fitting thm myself. What tools are needed for the job? I assume just a set of coil spring compressors?If this is the case - can anyone lend me a set next week so I can do the job. Am located in Sydney. Will pick up and return. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 21y 2m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 07/05/06 11:03 AM Share Posted 07/05/06 11:03 AM Mate, for $80 at a suspension joint, I know what I'd be doing.Drive in and out in an hour Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 19y 7m 6d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 07/05/06 11:06 AM Share Posted 07/05/06 11:06 AM I believe the BA/BF needs a specific tool, that isn't a spring compressor, to be able to pull out the springs... I will stand corrected though...But when I had mine done, I thought I'd fit them myself and I rang Pedders and they advised strongly against it even though I had a spring compressor I still didn't have the correct tools to do the job... Maybe Pedders lied to me... it wouldn't suprise me...Jack Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exahsix Member 296 Member For: 19y 8m 4d Location: Monterey, NSW Posted 07/05/06 11:11 AM Author Share Posted 07/05/06 11:11 AM Flukeyluke - damn straight if I find a suspension joint that will fit them for $80 I will be getting it done there. But pedders will surely quote $800 so I'll have to dig around.Anyone in Sydney got a recommended place near Alexandria area? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6t ute Member 442 Member For: 21y 1m 18d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 07/05/06 11:17 AM Share Posted 07/05/06 11:17 AM I done my ute recently with just a normal spring compressor, it done the job but it probably wasnt the right tool for the job (didnt fit the best). But if you dont have access to the tools your probably better off getting some pro's to do it......doesn't take long and you dont have to get your hands dirtyShane Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 21y 2m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 07/05/06 11:28 AM Share Posted 07/05/06 11:28 AM Flukeyluke - damn straight if I find a suspension joint that will fit them for $80 I will be getting it done there. But pedders will surely quote $800 so I'll have to dig around.Anyone in Sydney got a recommended place near Alexandria area?←Suspension City in Nth Melb charge that, but being Sydney and the centre of the universe, it could be closer to $800 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Donating Members 362 Member For: 22y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne / Wantirna Posted 07/05/06 11:37 AM Share Posted 07/05/06 11:37 AM I did mine with a normal set of spring compressors. sh*t of a job! took me 2 hours.Try Kennards in Alexandria I think they keep a set. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goobz Member 746 Member For: 20y 7m 23d Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney Posted 07/05/06 08:20 PM Share Posted 07/05/06 08:20 PM Yeah I did the ute myself and will concur with the above. It is possible with a set of std spring compressors, but it's a b**ch of a job(not THAT bad, but takes a little while). I had a hoist and full mechanic shop at my desposal to.If you can find somewhere for $80, I'd take it!Chris Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 20y 2m 11d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 07/05/06 09:52 PM Share Posted 07/05/06 09:52 PM Most suspension shops wouldnt be as careful with your car as you would yourself - so - in my opionion, it is worth doing it yourself. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugy Donating Members 199 Member For: 19y 7m 14d Location: Auckland Posted 08/05/06 05:15 AM Share Posted 08/05/06 05:15 AM Remember to get your alignment done after as well.I got mine done in NZ for $700 included Dobi springs, fitting and alignment. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25220-fitting-lowered-springs/#findComment-378929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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