When do you replace springs on a van?
I replaced passengers spring on the van 3 years ago …. Replaced the drivers side in january. Always find the passengers sidegoes first as thats the side that gets subjected to the pot holes. As per highlandman , its a corking easy job and i paid similar for lesjofors springs.
What’s the best way to replace a suspension spring?
Move the lower control arm down until the spring is completely loose. Remove the spring from the vehicle. Step 7: Remove the old strut or shock. Since you’re replacing the spring, it’s a good idea to replace the strut or shock at the same time. Although this step is not required, it’s recommended by most manufacturers and ASE certified mechanics.
What does it mean to replace a spring?
Replacement Springs Definition:Springs used to replace an old spring due to it not being able to fulfill its function in its respective device or mechanism. As spring manufacturers, at The Spring Store we know how expensive it can be to try to purchase custom prototype springs in small sample quantities.
How much does it cost to replace a spring on a car?
If the spring is £70 he’s effectively charged you an hours labour to replace it. It wont take him an hour to do one side but they tend to round up their labour charges. You can do both sides in an hour easy so it should only cost £200 for both.
Move the lower control arm down until the spring is completely loose. Remove the spring from the vehicle. Step 7: Remove the old strut or shock. Since you’re replacing the spring, it’s a good idea to replace the strut or shock at the same time. Although this step is not required, it’s recommended by most manufacturers and ASE certified mechanics.
When do you replace suspension spring coils on a Mercedes?
Suspension spring coils are replaced in pairs (both front or both rear). The car may need to be taken to a shop for wheel alignment after this service. Mobile mechanics do not have the machinery to align wheels. Verify that the suspension spring coils are bad. Remove/replace faulty coils. Make sure the car sits evenly on all four corners.
Where do you attach a spring to a car?
You’ll notice that the spring is attached to the lower control arm and a top bushing mount on the body. Step 3: Raise the vehicle. It’s recommended to work on one wheel at a time when completing this project, but you can raise the entire rear end and place the car on jack stands.
Where can I find replacement torsional springs?
Find your spring replacements at The Spring Store! We have over 24,000 springs available on our compression, extension, torsion, and tapered springs catalogs. In these catalogs you will find replacement compression springs, replacement extension springs, replacement torsional springs, and replacement conical springs.