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I recently purchased a 2009 G550 and I ordered a 40mm spring spacer kit in order to make room for a larger tire.
The front coil springs are kicking me in the butt right now. I jacked up the driver side, removed front driver side wheel, jacked up axle and installed spring compressors.
When I let the axle drop, the spring is still loaded and I cannot remove it.
Can you tighten the coil compressors any more? Seems like it should just be a matter of getting them compressed enough to clear the coil seat once the axle drops. Is there anything limiting the droop? Maybe the sway bar?
Autozone and other parts stores rent Coil Compressor tools that work better for free. Never mind. I was looking at the tools on the ground. I shortened the bolts on the tool like the one that you are using.
Last edited by MikeHoncho; Dec 5, 2020 at 03:58 PM.
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Thanks for the comments/ suggestions. I ended up finishing the spacer install yesterday but it took me 5-7hrs.
Tips for the front
1. It is important to lift the entire front end up and place body of jacks. The front axle has a lot of travel and it dropped a lot farther than I expected. This helped me gain the drop needed to remove spring.
2. Unbolt the lower shock mount.
3. I loosened the sway bar u-bolt brackets that connects the sway back to the control arm so I had additional play.
4. When installing the spring compressors, It is helpful to get as many coils when you install it. That means using a jack to jack up the hub so the springs compress. The black compressor tool shown below worked well on the front.
5. I didnt have an issue with the brake line tension but there wasnt much slack left.
6. Have a set of pry bars handy so you can install the new spring and spacer assembly into the vehicle.
Tips for the rear.
1. I was installing the lift and 22 wheels so I quickly found that my jacks and jack werent meant for the lifted vehicle. Needed taller equipment.
2. I jacked the rear up and then removed wheels.
3. Unbolted the lower shock mount.
4. Be careful when droppiing the axle because there is enough travel to bind your brake lines.
5. I used the silver compressor kit on the rear because it fit the area better.
6. The rear was more difficult for me but I was able to get the spacer installed with the help from my pry bars.
I am happy with the finished product. It sits great and still drives like it did before. I have replaced springs on sedans/coupes but this was my first time on an offroad SUV. It kicked my butt, but its done.
Worked well on the front Worked well on the rear Finished product. 40mm spacers and 22" wheels and 285/45r/22 tires
The image in your signature, is that the G65 that is in Houston area?
Yes, it's one of 3 (lifted ones) in the Houston area. The other two are 2016s (blue, and grayish/black), and this one is a 2017. A husband and wife bought the two 2016s, and I kept the 2017, but it is for sale now. It's possible there are other lifted G65s in the Houston area, but I haven't seen any.
Your install looks good, and those are great tips for anyone looking to do it themself.
Yes, it's one of 3 (lifted ones) in the Houston area. The other two are 2016s (blue, and grayish/black), and this one is a 2017. A husband and wife bought the two 2016s, and I kept the 2017, but it is for sale now. It's possible there are other lifted G65s in the Houston area, but I haven't seen any.
Your install looks good, and those are great tips for anyone looking to do it themself.
I saw your ad online. It looks perfect! Good luck with the sale.
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