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**DIY**Detailed H&R Spring install With Pictures & 20 Easy steps!!
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From: Nutley, NJ
2013 C300 4Matic Sport
Nice write up! I used it to change the spring pads on my coupe...only problem is, I can't get the camber arm to line up so I can put the bolt through again...the camber arm is too far inward from where the hole lines up....I don't get it.
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Vancouver, Canada
2002 C230 Kompressor Coupe
DIY H&R springs
Hi there! I've seen quite a few DIY springs/struts removal and installations but I haven't seen anything about how to put them back into
strut tower. I cut my frot spring half a coil and re-assembled them but neglected to remember which way the hat is supposed to be positioned into strut tower. Since I only cut half a coil, aligned both top and bottom spring ends where the rubber spring stop are. By following the spring ends, I think the position of the strut hat is now 180 degrees out of the original position. Am I correct on this? Is there any additional steps to be followed before putting them back in? There's 3 tiny rubber nipples on top of the strut. Does anyone here which way they go in? Thank you.
strut tower. I cut my frot spring half a coil and re-assembled them but neglected to remember which way the hat is supposed to be positioned into strut tower. Since I only cut half a coil, aligned both top and bottom spring ends where the rubber spring stop are. By following the spring ends, I think the position of the strut hat is now 180 degrees out of the original position. Am I correct on this? Is there any additional steps to be followed before putting them back in? There's 3 tiny rubber nipples on top of the strut. Does anyone here which way they go in? Thank you.
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From: Orange County, CA
GMC - Miata - Trek - P-Car
Hi there! I've seen quite a few DIY springs/struts removal and installations but I haven't seen anything about how to put them back into
strut tower. I cut my frot spring half a coil and re-assembled them but neglected to remember which way the hat is supposed to be positioned into strut tower. Since I only cut half a coil, aligned both top and bottom spring ends where the rubber spring stop are. By following the spring ends, I think the position of the strut hat is now 180 degrees out of the original position. Am I correct on this? Is there any additional steps to be followed before putting them back in? There's 3 tiny rubber nipples on top of the strut. Does anyone here which way they go in? Thank you.
strut tower. I cut my frot spring half a coil and re-assembled them but neglected to remember which way the hat is supposed to be positioned into strut tower. Since I only cut half a coil, aligned both top and bottom spring ends where the rubber spring stop are. By following the spring ends, I think the position of the strut hat is now 180 degrees out of the original position. Am I correct on this? Is there any additional steps to be followed before putting them back in? There's 3 tiny rubber nipples on top of the strut. Does anyone here which way they go in? Thank you.
Proper orientation of the upper and lower spring ends are clearly evident upon assembly.
The bushings' bearings atop the upper mounts (hats) rotate independently of our MacPherson struts’ shafts.
The bushings' nubs will align in the towers only one way.
When they’re lined up and correctly seated, you’re ready to verify final torque on the respective fasteners.
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2003 C32
Nice write up, about to tackle this myself. I was also checking out another write up which mentioned a need for a 18mm torx socket. Didnt see mention is this write up (which looks better). So do I need it? Thanks, Mike.
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2002 c240
Front Suspension Replacement
Hey I just tackled this again for my C240 at 189,900 miles. It was not easy like the other cars I've changed struts and suspension components. the first time I purchased all the parts online and when I could not get the spring compressors off, I just took it in to the dealer replace front struts and a control arm bushings. I got brave after reading this DIY. I rented a clamshell spring compressor from NAPA and after I fully compressed the spring on the front strut, it couldn't compress the spring enough to release the all the force on the "top hat" portion to remove the retainer nut. With some persuasion I dissasembled both front struts. Also, purchased the upper and lower control arms and outer tie rods. Long story short, the left tie rode and lower control arm ball joints would not separate, so ended up taking them to the Indy Benz mechanic and put everything together and got the spindal free from the ball joints. This has definitely been the most dificult car to work on since the time I took autoshop in high school and I consider my self mechanically inclined. I wish I had access to one of those wall mount compressors to do this job. Will see how tonight goes and re installing the front struts. I do want to say this blog has been great. Thanks for everyone on documenting this stuff. 
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From: Miami, FL
2002 Miata
I remember looking at this thread about a year ago when I installed my H&R lowering springs! Thanks to this thread I had enough information to do it myself. I have a question about the spring pads. Are there pads in the front? Can i just remove them without replacing any pad at all or does there have to be pads in there? Same goes for back?
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From: Miami, FL
2002 Miata
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Joined: Aug 2018
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2000 CLK320
Hi you learned folks
I need to replace my rear coli springs due to some rust. Never done spring replacement, and I will replace with stock aftermarket springs.
The steps in this thread look simple enough, but as it is for "lowering" springs, can I just follow the steps for stock spring replacement?
Thanks in advance guys
I need to replace my rear coli springs due to some rust. Never done spring replacement, and I will replace with stock aftermarket springs.
The steps in this thread look simple enough, but as it is for "lowering" springs, can I just follow the steps for stock spring replacement?
Thanks in advance guys
