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Replacing springs on Maverick/GQ

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:34

Member - Michael J (SA)

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Good afternoon peoples,

Number 1 son has just purchased a set of Tough Dog coils for his lwb Maverick.

Apart from usual safety precautions, anyone have any tips/what to be aware of before starting/any potential problems.

Last set I changed was on a RR, and that was years ago..and probably not relevant to the Mav anyway.

All and any advice will be appreciated.

Cheers
Michael
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AnswerID: 379449   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 14:42

Member - Vic S (VIC) replied:

Michael
This is an easy job (usually) disconnect the sway bars and lower shocker mounts prior to lifting then simply jack the car up using the chassis until the spring is free ,remove and refit and reverse the rest of the process.Do it on flat ground and use jack stands if getting under.
Hope thats helpful
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FollowupID: 646818   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 15:30

Member - Michael J (SA) posted:

Thanks Vic,

Cfms what I was thinkin. Just hope it does not get to be such a big 'Flywest' father n son jobbie...lollol

Tks

Cheers
Michael
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FollowupID: 646825   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 16:17

Member - Gary J (NSW) posted:

I concur with Vic, easy as.
I have no experience with Rolls Royces however.
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FollowupID: 646831   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 16:54

Member - Michael J (SA) posted:

Thanks Gary,

'I have no experience with Rolls Royces however.'..nor me...lol lol

It was a Range Rover that I had yonks ago, before they got expensive:)))

Cheers
Michael
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FollowupID: 646857   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 19:49

Witi Repartee posted:

Hi, I've just done my springs, shocks etc in a SWB GQ. I purchased a set of spring compressors as I was installing a 50mm lift kit. Front was easy...remember a little bit of judicious DOWN WARDS jacking on the front and rear axles will give you a lot more room to work in and less tedious spring compression.
The rear was sightly more difficult as the top shockie mount nuts were difficult to get at. I dropped the tail pipe to make the LH side easier.
A good rachet spanner rather than a socket and rachet was my best tool. 17mm and 19mm are needed.I also fitted Polyairs...and they were easy to fit and run the air lines etc. I did notice a change in the vibration habits of the truck probably due to the slight difference in the drive shaft angles.
Cheers Gerry
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FollowupID: 646867   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 20:34

Member - Michael J (SA) posted:

Hi Gerry,

Thanks for that. i have a decent set of rachet spanners too.

Not even looking at Polyairs at this time. Seems like we will get it done
without too much drama..........I hope.

Cheers
Michael
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AnswerID: 379511   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 19:55

SteveL (WA) replied:

It's best to keep an eye on the brake hoses that go to the front and rear diff as there isn't a great deal of slack when the diffs are lowered.You may have to undo the brackets to get more slack.-Steve
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FollowupID: 646868   Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 20:35

Member - Michael J (SA) posted:

Hi Steve,

Thanks for that, will make sure that we keep an eye on the hoses.


Cheers
Michael
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AnswerID: 379582   Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 15:53

Mick15 replied:

slip off the rear diff breather line also, i'll pull tight first, ive got 3" coils in mine and after unbolting shocks i can get the coil loose by hand when jacking the car.
Was a bit fiddly fitting the spring in the required space - and making sure the rubbers and coil ends were in place.
Also with the rears, on the top spring hats there is a bit of room for the spring and it won't necessarily sit dead centre, its possible to have a spring off centre enough to touch the gusset for the top hats - wears the spring and you'll hear it when driving, make sure they're centred when lowering the jack.
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FollowupID: 646950   Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 17:02

Member - Michael J (SA) posted:

Thanks Mick15,

Had not considered the breather line. Good info..

Tomorrow is the day. With luck we should have time for lunch, early finish then happy hour:))))

Cheers
Michael
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AnswerID: 379595   Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 18:35

kiwicol replied:

Make sure you fit the taller springs on the drivers side. Many people get caught ( me included ) thinking taller on the left to compensate for the camber of the road. This is true for the cruisers, but the patrols have more weight on the drivers side ie spare wheel hanging of the rear door, and battery. Col
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FollowupID: 646993   Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 20:54

Member - Michael J (SA) posted:

Thanks Col,

The springs are marked left and right...front/rear, and in fact the taller ones are on the right. Not by much but I figured it was because of the permanent weight on the right......always have a driver, but didn't think about spare wheel.

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Michael
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AnswerID: 379858   Submitted: Friday, Aug 21, 2009 at 13:06

Member - Michael J (SA) replied:

Thanks to all that replied.

Operation took place yesterday, father and Maverick both fine......can't get the grin off #1 sons face..lol

Just over 4 hours, included coffee breaks. All of the info offered was noted and pertinent. Thanks again.


Cheers
Michael
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