front spring hanger

Post by **nezza** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:31 pm

can someone please tell me how to get front spring off,I have took off the
2 small nuts and big nut and gently tapped big bolt ,but having no luck,and
cant work out how it is attached.thanks in advance,neil.

Post by **Dean** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:44 pm

Hi Neil,

Assuming you have released the pressure off the spring.

The two nuts hold on a plate that has the bolt head tightly pressed into, you have removed these so that is the first stage completed. The next stage is to get a good mallet, (i use a wooden one) and hit the threaded end of the bolt as hard as you possibly can. None of this gentle stuff here matey ;), you'll find the bolt is simply tight in the rubber bushes. When you can't clout the thread any more get some grips the other side of the hanger..... or some kind of lever, and wiggle the bolt clear. It is awkward as you have to get right under the car, but they will come.

Post by **nezza** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:48 pm

thanks for that dean ,will have a good bash tomorrow,it must be my age lol.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:04 pm

You will almost certainly ruin the bolt - so have a spare ready!

Post by **Dean** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:18 pm

I agree with bmc, for the price you pay, get a new bolt and nut, plate and the little nuts and bolts. There's nothing like fresh new stuff to put back on with new bushes. Also use the opportunity to give the hanger a good clean and a coat of fresh paint.

When your done, you'll be showing everyone who visits the house your shiney new spring hanger... including the postman

Post by **nezza** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:28 pm

I thought I had finished all the welding untill I went round with a hammer and heard a dull thud and hammr went through a plate welded on a plate so it ended up being about 18in long so i have got my work cut out,but I hope to be on the road soon ,fingers crossed,
thanks guys for your help and will be getting all new parts.

Post by **mike.perry** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:03 am

It took me days of soaking in releasing oil and hammering to get the bolt out. I still have the other spring to replace
Keep at it!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:56 pm

Apply heat!

Post by **nezza** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:24 am

bingo,used heat gave it a good wallop and it fell out,thanks guys for all your help,what a great helpfull forum this is.