How long does it take to replace rear coil springs?
But, if you know what you’re doing, you should be able to do it in <4 hours (from the time you pull the car into the garage until you pull it out). The fronts will take the longest, and the rears can be done in about 15-30 minutes per side, or less.
What spring do I need for my rear shock?
For example, if your shock stroke is 2″, your max spring free length is 130mm and your spring rate is 450lbs, you need a spring that is 2.25″ x 450Lbs x 125mm (if you don’t see a spring that has the exact stroke of your shock you can use a spring with a longer stroke, as long as the free length will fit).
Is it hard to change coil springs?
Installing replacement coil springs on your car requires the right technique and some specialist equipment. The job is not extremely difficult, but it is risky. If you observe some sensible safety precautions, you stand a better chance of success.
Do you need an alignment after replacing rear springs?
Yes, you will need an alignment after replacing springs – especially lowering springs. This is because to replace car springs, you need to first remove the shocks from the suspension system. And while doing so, you will work with many other suspension components like caster / camber plate that can cause misalignment.
How much would a garage charge to change springs?
On average, you can expect to spend £80 – £150 per hour for coil spring repair. Typically, front spring coils replacement can take an average of 2 hours, with the range spreading from 1 hour to 3 hours. Back spring coils tend to take between 1-1.5 hours.
What lb spring should I use?
Springs should typically be compressed 25-30% of the free length when supporting the weight of the vehicle. Drag race cars will normally use a lighter rate spring (about 30%) to promote weight transfer while a street car will use a firmer rate spring (about 25%).
How do I know if my shocks are bad or springs?
The Warning Signs Of Worn Shocks And Struts
- Instability at highway speeds.
- Vehicle “tips” to one side in turns.
- The front end dives more than expected during hard braking.
- Rear-end squat during acceleration.
- Tires bouncing excessively.
- Unusual tire wear.
- Leaking fluid on the exterior of shocks or struts.
How do you install a shocks and springs?
Rotate the bolt and insert the antiroll bar bolt into the antiroll bar. Install the 14mm antiroll bar nut and 17mm shock nut but don’t tighten them yet. Install and tighten the four 14mm nuts on top of the shock and replace the shock tower cover. Tighten the antiroll bar nut and shock nut.
How are shocks attached to the struts of a car?
Struts usually have the spring attached. Shocks may be attached to the spring (in what’s known as a coilover shock) or separate from the spring.
How do you install rear shocks on a BMW?
With the trailing arm still jacked up, install the shock tower reinforcement plates and then install the nuts on the shock mount studs. Tighten the nuts and apply the final torque of 22 ft*lbs. Lower the car down onto a set of ramps . Jack the rear of the vehicle up (via the subframe).
What kind of springs for rear shock absorbers?
Listing shows red springs, box they came in showed blue, but inside were red springs. I painted mine olive drab anyway, installed them with one corner slightly “pre-loaded” to level the vehicle, and I’m happy. Fortunately I have all the equipment here to make them They work ok. However, they needed quite a bit of work to make them fit.