Paul H.

Well, today I called around to find out how much it would cost to have my new coils installed. Everyplace I called wanted around $100. Is this unreasonable or the norm? I guess I'll buy myself a jack and some stands and attempt it myself. I work on military aircraft so I should be able to do this, right?

loosehead

It doesn't' look too bad...There are a couple of write-ups over in the Tech Pages .

Hope this helps...

4x4CPOSEADOG

PaulH,
You should be able to do this since you work for military aircraft. What kind of military aircraft you work on? Helo or fix wings? I used to work on H-46 Seaknight. Changing coils and shocks should be a breeze. Since you work on military aircraft, you should have access to the base auto hobby shop and they have the tools you need to this project.

Just save your $100.00 bucks and use it later for some other mods.

Noel

rchavis

Yeah that's about normal. I couldn't find a good spring compressor to rent so I had the mechanic who use to service the runner when the previous owner had it, installed them and he charge me $89.00 plus tax.

I was a C-130 mechanic so I know you have access to the good tools.

INsr5runner

I was estimated at about $100 even too. MY friend's dad has a coil compressor, and he has used it before, on his 1st gen Eclipse...so I'm hoping a few should settle it!!

Victor

I rented my spring compressor from Checker Auto for $52.00 but I get all my money back when I return the tool. Get the one that mounts on the outside of the spring - most places rent it as a strut compressor.

Paul H.

Noel, I work on H-53's. Right now I'm working on a PAVELOW model for the Air Force. I wish we were aloud to take tools home but it is very illegal:cry: They belong to the Government. Victor, I have never used a spring compressor, can they be dangerous or are they easy to use? Thanks for the help.

Flygtenstein

Spring compressor?

Disconnect the shock and stand on the brake drum to extend the side you are working on. Repeat on the other side. Obviously the truck should be supported at the frame with the wheels removed.

If can handle airplanes, this is cake.

4x4CPOSEADOG

Paul,

Hey man, I also worked on H-53 here at Norfolk, as a matter of fact I'm a helo mech. What is a PAVELOW? Sounds like a new aircraft coming out. You are not a tech rep, are you? Do you know anybody at Cherry Point? I run the work center here that deals with T64-GE-419. Now I run the T700 for Blackhawk.

Hey as far as the spring compressor, they are easy to work on. They have a thread that screw in and out, and if you compress them coils all you do is righty tighty that nut to compress and this should be a piece of cake. I don't know if you guys have the base auto hobby shop in Havelock. This should be relatively way too easy. I'm about to do mine just waiting for the front billies.

Oh yeah, you are not aloud to take those tools at home because all tools are accounted for. We are scared of FOD so we make sure we have ATAF. Hell no, you can not take those tools home or that maintenance control Chief will freak out thinking his aircraft is fodded, you know what I mean.

Noel

Corey

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Guy's, look in the Tech section here.

As Adrian stated, no spring compressor is needed on the 2nd gens to get the old coils out and put new ones in.

They will litteraly fall out.

Hokiez97

Hey guys,

I don't mean ruffle all the second gen feathers around here that have replaced their rear coil springs without spring compressors.

I recently did my 1995 LTD with 76k miles on it. I was cussing under my breath every minute for the hour my father and I worked on it.

I did this work in a lube shop with a pit. Needless to say putting the new Performance Products springs was a PITA!

My father with his 30 years in the USAF, and fellow helo mechanic / crew chief / maintenence superintendant was none to happy with my performance. "Why didn't you get a couple of spring compressors from Advance Auto or Autozone?" (You buy them and then get your money back when they are returned!)

Here's my take on why the springs didn't go in well. This 1995 of mine has never seen anything other then Uncle Sams asphalt / concrete. All you other gents have taken your rigs off road and articulated them a good bit. Everything is more flexible.....

Get the spring compressors and put rags on the claws so that it doesnt damage your paint on the springs.

Needless to say I was sore for the better part of the week after that 1 hr workout. I was utilizing my 6'5" 235 lb frame on the axle and we still had a time getting those springs in. Never again with out those spring compressors! They are easy to use, and save a bunch of grunting, straining, and cussing.

Just my two cents!

I love my P.P. Springs!

Mike