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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 12:08 PM
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front spring removal
just a quick question on my mind right now. i have a rough country 1.5 inch leveling kit coming soon and was wondering if i need a spring compressor to get the stock ones out and the new ones in?
 
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Not needed on coils, only needed on strut assemblies.
 
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On my '91 F150 2WD I was able to remove the front springs without compressing them.
I just unbolted the shocks and sway bar, then jacked the front end up and let the front suspension hang freely.
Then just unbolt the upper spring retainer and the top is free.
 
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ok thank you
 
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a 1.5 shouldnt be that hard to put in, make sure to jack it by the frame and remove the shocks and you shouldnt have a problem installing, if you need more assistance pry down on the axle.
 
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ok i got the left spring off after alot of braincells and a crowbar. it was tight on the spring bucket but is loose on the bottom. could the old guy put them in wrong?
 
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Originally Posted by f-1minty
ok i got the left spring off after alot of braincells and a crowbar. it was tight on the spring bucket but is loose on the bottom. could the old guy put them in wrong?
Yes. There is a place to line up the end of the top coil in the bucket.
 
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i am getting ready to put the new springs in but i need the i beam to drop another 2-3 inches but it will only go an inch. would loosening the radius arm help?
 
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Did you unbolt the shock from the radius arm? Is the sway bar link disconnected from the beam?
 
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Did you unbolt the shock from the radius arm? Is the sway bar link disconnected from the beam?
yes to both of those
 
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If you can put your foot on the hub and push it down enough to make enough clearance, you just need a helper.
 
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If you can put your foot on the hub and push it down enough to make enough clearance, you just need a helper.
ok thanks ill try that
 
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