taking out springs with no spring compressor 100% safe and quick/easy

[Earendil]

Were you removing stock springs? Because I'm pretty positive this won't work on stock 325i springs. It'll work on the H&R race springs I have in my car now, but they are a lot shorter, and don't expand as far. Stock springs will expand the entire length of the control arm travel.

[nickmcc92]

Stock springs?

[grays]

yes stock springs as shown in the pic

[Mr. Tasty]

dude just go away!! Dont care what you have to say! You need help after reading a few of your post. Go see a doctor.

shut the fuck up donnie

[pantelones]

fyi: NOTHING WRONG CUTTING THE DEAD COIL ON ANY SPRINGS. GOOGLE IT!! USE THE LINK I POSTED ON E30TECH.
ALSO THOSE CHEAP SPRING COMPRESSORS ARENT EVEN SAFE.

No! No! No!

Please ban this kid!

This is just pure laziness.... Seriously man, take the day to take everything apart properly, and take a look at all of the suspension components to make sure they are functioning, SAFE condition. This thread should be locked ASAP, or better yet just deleted. Please refrain from posting shit like this, that's why the Bentley manual was created....

[deutschman]

This could work. Ill stick with my spring compressors though because I feel comfortable with them. But this would be a good DIY to keep in mind if your stuck some where and have to take the strut assembly apart for some odd resin with out the proper tools.
As fare as the jack stands go. They are not only for your safety but for the cars. If the car falls off the jack and has no jack stand you could potentially damage things like the oil pan or brake disks/hub assembly when the car lands on them. Just food for thought.

[grays]

No! No! No!

Please ban this kid!

This is just pure laziness.... Seriously man, take the day to take everything apart properly, and take a look at all of the suspension components to make sure they are functioning, SAFE condition. This thread should be locked ASAP, or better yet just deleted. Please refrain from posting shit like this, that's why the Bentley manual was created....

dude just do it the long way then!! grow up and stop talking shit over the net!!

im happy with the diy i did. and theres nothing wrong with it.

[delatlanta1281]

Soooo wait. You didn't use the proper tools and steps to work on your e30, and now you are advising people on how to do so.
Cool idea.
Go buy the right tools or let a professional handle it.
Also, if you are stuck somewhere, call a wrecker or invest in AAA prior to incident. There is no reason to work on your car stranded like this when a hundred bucks a year spent on roadside assistance will get you to a proper environment. I know you are trying to help those who don't have the proper tools, but when doing jobs like this, shortcuts, or cut corners are in no way a proper means to an end.
Just my opinion.

[e30jake]

I'm trina change my springs like this but my jack poped the tires

[Farbin Kaiber]

Soooo wait. You didn't use the proper tools and steps to work on your e30, and now you are advising people on how to do so.
Cool idea.
Go buy the right tools or let a professional handle it.
Also, if you are stuck somewhere, call a wrecker or invest in AAA prior to incident. There is no reason to work on your car stranded like this when a hundred bucks a year spent on roadside assistance will get you to a proper environment. I know you are trying to help those who don't have the proper tools, but when doing jobs like this, shortcuts, or cut corners are in no way a proper means to an end.
Just my opinion.

Note: He did not work on it stranded, it was at his home. Where he "customizes" all the used cars he uses r3v and other forums as a method to "flip" said cars. This guy is the epitome of shady ass NY slimeball car salesmen. With the results of this thread, he can add the "custom suspension" line on the Craigslist FS "by Owner".

[deutschman]

Soooo wait. You didn't use the proper tools and steps to work on your e30, and now you are advising people on how to do so.
Cool idea.
Go buy the right tools or let a professional handle it.
Also, if you are stuck somewhere, call a wrecker or invest in AAA prior to incident. There is no reason to work on your car stranded like this when a hundred bucks a year spent on roadside assistance will get you to a proper environment. I know you are trying to help those who don't have the proper tools, but when doing jobs like this, shortcuts, or cut corners are in no way a proper means to an end.
Just my opinion.

I was thinking more like something Bill Caswell would have to do during the Baja 1000 in the middle of nowhere. Certainly nothing I want to try. I dont want a spring shooting into my face.

[CB-M3]

I never had issues with the harbor freight ones. Did 3 or 4 spring installs with it on diff cars already. Get 20% coupon. Cheap enough.

http://www.harborfreight.com/macpher...-set-3980.html

[grays]

ive never had prbs doing it this way.

[grays]

Note: He did not work on it stranded, it was at his home. Where he "customizes" all the used cars he uses r3v and other forums as a method to "flip" said cars. This guy is the epitome of shady ass NY slimeball car salesmen. With the results of this thread, he can add the "custom suspension" line on the Craigslist FS "by Owner".

hey little dude just GO AWAY!! you are annoying!! cant you see that already. you just come on here and other sites to talke pure shit. ive already reported you..

far from shady such as yourself!! all my stuff is for local pickup only! also most of my stuff are for trade! and full info is always posted!

grow up.. and get a life wanna be online tuff guy.

[Farbin Kaiber]

No, some of it is not pure shit, sometimes I cut it with truth.