foxtrot

Hi how difficult is it for one person to install springs? I assume I can rent a spring compressor. I am looking for a detialed precedure..Thanks!

sweet99

www.mustangworld.com has excellent directions with pics. I just changed my rears and shocks, no compressor needed.
I am about to start the front, again no compressor is needed. I printed the instructions for BBK progressive springs as I am using progressive Ford/Eibach springs. Easy so far. Mark

foxtrot

Thanks I looked at that just now. For the front I beleive you need to compress the springs to remove them from the struts???

sweet99

Nope. The struts do not run through the springs. Just remove the outer tie rod end from the lower A-arm and drop the A-arm down and remove/install the springs without a compressor. I will be starting the front this coming week. Springs/struts/brake pads and steering rack bushings. The instructions I referred you to show how to do it withoug a comoressor and with. mark

bullitt5561

i didnt install mine, but I watched one guy do the whole thing, with no compressor. Would be good to have some air tools, but you can get er done with hand tools.

sweet99

You'll just need a small puller or pickle fork to remove the tie rod end from the A-arm so you cn lower thae a-arm to remove/install springs. mark