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[16v] Front spring swap



In short, No!
You might be able to get the spring off by undoing all the bolts, but it'll 
be pretty damn scary when that compressed spring comes flying out of there 
and starts bouncing off your walls!
Plus, how are you going to compress the new spring up in the wheel well?
Basically it can't be done that way.
If the alignment is that difficult then pull the hub carrier with the strut 
and wrestle with them as a unit.
Not trying to be a smart ass, there just isn't an easier way.
Dan

From: "Nate Mellom" <doubt@inwave.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:34 PM
Subject: [16v] Front spring swap


> Any way of removing the front springs without removing the strut?  I have 
> a set of lowering springs I need to install, but I don't want to mess with 
> my alignment.  I'm hoping I can lower the control arm as far as I can, but 
> will that be enough to get the spring off the strut? Should I pull the 
> ball joint? Swaw bar?
> Thanks,
> Nate
>
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