Happens. Pry bar to the rescue.
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stock springs? that's weird. tugged down on the trailing arm as far as it would go?sigpicComment
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I tried it a little with the prybar, but the fear of the spring breaking loose made me put the bar down and wrap it up. I will get it, but wasnt sure if Id forgotten anythingOriginally posted by ak- View Post
Yup... the axle was basically the only thing preventing the arm from swinging down any further and before I took those out too, I thought, lets quit while were ahead...Originally posted by glnr13 View PostSimon
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-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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I see. I've done it a few times on stock cars, and there isn't enough potential energy in the spring when pried to pop at you when maneuvering it with the bar - you'll be okay!
Also wtf text me pics/info of your new car!
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wanna borrow my death trap spring compressors?Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP
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If you're going to Fridays gtg and I havent gotten it done yet, then sureOriginally posted by MrBurgundy View PostSimon
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-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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Correct! Thanks for helping to clarify.Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
Also Simon, rear springs always seem to come out easier with a helper to either pry or step on the trailing arm. You'll get it! :up:
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all rightOriginally posted by 2mAn View PostCurrent Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP
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Funny, just did mine yesterday. I had to compress the rear spring, then i was able to pull out after unbolting shock...Originally posted by 2mAn View PostComment
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Yours already had lowering springs on it though, right?Originally posted by s1uma1 View Post
You should bring the car on Friday too!Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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Yeah. But couldn't get out wo compressing. What's going on Friday?Comment
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Thats weird, especially with the IE3 spring...Originally posted by s1uma1 View Post
The Mid-Town event is the last friday of the month. I have yet to go, I think its finally time though
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Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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I'll head over on friday if i get my rack inCurrent Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP
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