Just done my rear springs

[Mike66]

Just finished doing my rear springs .It took me 2 1/2 hours which i dont think is too bad for a first time( would have been quicker but bt man turned up and distracted me).

I found the driver side was a bit more(lets say challenging) the the other.

I too some pics as i went through and some before and after pics i hope this helps someone else.

cheers

Mike

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

She looks great Mike

Now just 1 thing left to do - get her muddy


Trev

[marky]

I bet your glad of the work on a SURF once again. A good job done.

[Mike66]

Cheers guys!! Theres still a bit to do yet before i get her dirty.
I think the front bearings are on their way out ,so im gonna change them too.


cheers
Mike

[Julia]

Just finished doing my rear springs .It took me 2 1/2 hours which i dont think is too bad for a first time( would have been quicker but bt man turned up and distracted me).

I found the driver side was a bit more(lets say challenging) the the other.

I too some pics as i went through and some before and after pics i hope this helps someone else.

cheers

Mike

Would I be able to change (well, have somebody else change for me) the springs on my Surf to SOFTEN the ride? (See 'back ache' post 21.1.05) Any advice? - Julia

[The Mighty WAH]

Spring Compressors

Useful pictures as this is a job I am planning.
Not clear if you used spring compressors or not? seems to be two trains of thoughts on these. From some recent posts it seems that using them is not without problems, i.e. getting them off the removed spring. I would have to go and buy/hire these so do not want to do this if alternate methods work.
Some posts have indicated that you can jack the body away from the axle instead of using compressors?