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355: Changing rear dampers

Ric why did you compress the spring before removing the damper assy m8 theres no need, do it on the bench,and those spring compressors are a bit ify m8,borrow mine next time there built for that job and wont scratch the powder coating off the spring m8.
 
Dale said:
Ric why did you compress the spring before removing the damper assy m8 theres no need, do it on the bench,and those spring compressors are a bit ify m8,borrow mine next time there built for that job and wont scratch the powder coating off the spring m8.
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I wasn't sure whether the damper was at full extension with the suspension unloaded, so compressed it first to make sure it didn't spring apart when I loosened the bottom bolt. Will know for next time :thumbsup:
 
I changed springs on my 355 last year and played around with different ride height settings, consequently removed the coil over a few times. I felt that it was easier to remove the coil over and adjusting ride height setting on the bench. I never compressed the spring and it worked fine every time. So i guess, no need for the spring compressor until you need to take the coil over apart.
 
johan6504 said:
I changed springs on my 355 last year and played around with different ride height settings, consequently removed the coil over a few times. I felt that it was easier to remove the coil over and adjusting ride height setting on the bench. I never compressed the spring and it worked fine every time. So i guess, no need for the spring compressor until you need to take the coil over apart.
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like i said:D
 
ric355 said:
I wasn't sure whether the damper was at full extension with the suspension unloaded, so compressed it first to make sure it didn't spring apart when I loosened the bottom bolt. Will know for next time :thumbsup:
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Yes ric just unbolt it and compress the spring on the bench if you need to remove it,never work on the floor m8.
 
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