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Old 07-09-2012, 06:20 PM
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Default How to change rear coilover springs?

Hi,

Im in the process of adding helper springs and tougher springs all around my Ledas and the fronts is a walk in the park but the rears got me beaten...

Is there anyway i can do this myself? The top springhat has a cut in it about 1/2" and is this the key that i need to bend more open so the hat comes off or do I really need to take this thing completely apart somehow?

Also, is it better to place helper springs on top or under the main spring?

Help please!

/Peter
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Someone must know this!

I wonder if the piston is threaded at the top and the top mount can be screwed off?

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I have not changed springs in so long I can't remember off the top of my head how you do it. I do know that you do not need to take the rear coilover completely apart. IIRC, there is a pin that you push through that allows the hat to be removed and then the spring comes off. If you can't figure it out, contact Leda at info@leda.com
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on my bilsteins, you can just remove the lower bolt, unscrew the lower perch and remove the spring
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Problem solved after à little thinking...Stupid simple!!

Need quick answer on helpers on top or under main springs?

/Peter



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