Installing ed springs.

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Jossejagguar

Discussion Starter · Feb 24, 2021

I want to install electric drive springs on my smart, but was wondering if this clamp is really necessary to do the swap. Hope the ones who already replaced the springs answer my question.

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Shalmaneser64

· #2 · Feb 24, 2021

Jossejagguar said:
View attachment 65588 I want to install electric drive springs on my smart, but was wondering if this clamp is really necessary to do the swap. Hope the ones who already replaced the springs answer my question.

I've done the conversion. Didn't need the tool, but it might help. You will need some spring compressors.

I'm getting ready to do another set of rears, and replace the shocks at the same time time. Can take some pics.

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Jossejagguar

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 25, 2021

That would be great. Thanks.

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Jossejagguar

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 25, 2021

Shalmaneser64 said:
I've done the conversion. Didn't need the tool, but it might help. You will need some spring compressors.

I'm getting ready to do another set of rears, and replace the shocks at the same time time. Can take some pics.

And what kind of compressors you're using? Can you take a pic of them??

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Shalmaneser64

· #5 · Feb 25, 2021

These are the spring compressors I got. They weren't perfect, but they worked well enough.

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Buy SCITOO 2Pcs Macpherson Strut Spring Compressor Tool 11.5" fit for 13/16" Socket 1/2" Drive: Suspension Tools - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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gtdump

· #6 · Feb 25, 2021

I didn't use the strut tool, instead I used a sparkplug socket and allen wrench at the top of the strut to hold it. Put a wrench on the outside of the sparkplug socket and the allen through the top of the socket and into the top of the strut.

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Jossejagguar

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 25, 2021

gtdump said:
I didn't use the strut tool, instead I used a sparkplug socket and allen wrench at the top of the strut to hold it. Put a wrench on the outside of the sparkplug socket and the allen through the top of the socket and into the top of the strut.

Very clever. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Jossejagguar

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 25, 2021

Shalmaneser64 said:
These are the spring compressors I got. They weren't perfect, but they worked well enough.

Amazon.com: SCITOO 2Pcs Macpherson Strut Spring Compressor Tool 11.5" fit for 13/16" Socket 1/2" Drive : Automotive

Buy SCITOO 2Pcs Macpherson Strut Spring Compressor Tool 11.5" fit for 13/16" Socket 1/2" Drive: Suspension Tools - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Thanks. I already ordered them. Can't wait to get them and do the swap.

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Shalmaneser64

· #9 · Feb 25, 2021

Jossejagguar said:
Thanks. I already ordered them. Can't wait to get them and do the swap.

A lot of owners lower their cars. I've got a 2015 BRABUS that is lowered, but I like my 2015 with the extra height. I can run 60-65 profile tires, which gives a great ride and totally changes the appearance of the car. I'm going to lift my 2009 too. Pic of my standard 09 and my lifted 15 with 60-65 profile Yokohamas.

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