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Apr 7, 2009 | 03:36 PM

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ALJR

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Strut/spring removal??

Need to remove the spring from the front strut on my 05 F150 4wd. Was wondering if I need the spring compression tool to do so?

OR, can I use the weight of the truck to compress the spring (while the whole assembly is still installed), remove the center strut bolt, lower the jack then remove the 3 upper assembly bolts from the frame?

I have dun it that way in the past with smaller passanger cars w/o any issues. Never tried it on a full size truck before...

BTW, I am replacing the front springs only...

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Apr 8, 2009 | 01:39 PM

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I have seen at least one guy say he did his truck that way when he added a leveling kit that required spring removal. I don't know why it wouldn't work if you're careful and know what you're doing.

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Apr 8, 2009 | 07:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VFR_Man

I have seen at least one guy say he did his truck that way when he added a leveling kit that required spring removal. I don't know why it wouldn't work if you're careful and know what you're doing.

Thanks for the reply... Rented the spring compression tool (free from AutoZone) just in case...

BTW, my summer toy is a RC51...

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Apr 10, 2009 | 09:56 AM

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FWIW... Renting the spring compressor is the way to go. Rental is free at AutoZone...

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