The proper spring compressor is the right way, especially with taller springs and added shims. Without I find that removing the steering knuckle to get things out of the way is real helpful. The let the bottom tube of the shock go through the lower control arm so the arm hits the spring seat. Then use a garage type jack (with a saddle) to lift the control arm by the outer edge. This will give leverage and the arm will stabilize the shock so you can jack things into position. Use a tube or something to guide the shock stem through the hole and just get a nut and washer started. While doing this you should have the lower control arm mount bolt loose so it can turn with the arm. After this you can rework things to get that top rubber on later. The lower mount should be tightened when the vehicle is back on the ground so there is not twist in the rubber. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Zeitgeist Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 1:42 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: syncro spring removal without using spring compressor Blast from the past alert... So, I used Alistair's method to remove the front Syncro springs (and everything else), but when I attempted to reinstall, the van got real squirrely since it's not leveraging against the ground on the other side. I can see how this can work if you're doing one side at a time, but is it still possible to use the jack and strap method with the van up on stands? Strikes me as somewhat suboptimal if I tip the van up and off its stands
On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 5:18 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > You guys on the syncro list were right :) > > It can be done. > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/vanagon-syncro-front-spring-rem > oval-without-spring-compressor/ > > > alistair >
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