razor2812 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 just got my drop links, to add to the 2nd hand eibachs i bought. and checking if anyone would like to earn a few beer tokens. (fitting em.) i think spring compressors are needed so does anyone have some and fancied earning a few quid. fronts already have the shocks in so its the back that need compressing. my local garage said he could do em, but at std rates + vat. with funds a bit tight thought i would ask on here first. also will be getting a new starter motor, so possibly this to fit too. i am in bradford bd10, but can travel, thinking either 28th or 29th april. (i do have a driveway but limited no. of tools.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bRinkz Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Would be more than happy to help but i'm missing the compressors mate - unless you can borrow a set. If not I might be able to get my hands on some. There's plenty of room at mine also plus all the tools we'll require.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mek Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 after the pain in the ass mine were, all i can say is good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor2812 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Would be more than happy to help but i'm missing the compressors mate - unless you can borrow a set. If not I might be able to get my hands on some. There's plenty of room at mine also plus all the tools we'll require.... are the compressors a std tool or are there different sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insanity-74 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) If you can get to Harrogate on the afternoon of the 27th I could help out. I'll be messing with my own car anyway so one more wont make much difference. Edited April 16, 2012 by Insanity-74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor2812 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 i could buy some compressors if any type will do. wow, 2 offers, at the moment i am free sat 21st afternoon. or 28th , 29th april afternoon, could possibly take 27th off work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insanity-74 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Yea..sorry I cant help weekends really...so busy at the moment, but I'm free every/any Friday afternoon from 2pm if thats any better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor2812 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 thank you, will get back to you asap. depends on work commitments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bRinkz Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Yeah, compressors are all standard. I'm only available weekends mate and don't have anything much in the diary. As I said above, there's a bit of time so I can try and source some from somewhere - the step father borrowed some when i changed my Mum's shock absorbers. BTW, i'm only over in Halifax - not far off the end of Thornton Road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor2812 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Yeah, compressors are all standard. I'm only available weekends mate and don't have anything much in the diary. As I said above, there's a bit of time so I can try and source some from somewhere - the step father borrowed some when i changed my Mum's shock absorbers. BTW, i'm only over in Halifax - not far off the end of Thornton Road... sweet. some on ebay around £10 + postage, or can get some from screwfix, £16.99. when is best for you, Yea..sorry I cant help weekends really...so busy at the moment, but I'm free every/any Friday afternoon from 2pm if thats any better? mite have help at a weekend which is better for me, but thanks for the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bRinkz Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Available either weekend mate - all depends on weather and how soo you want 'em sorted. Just let me know or drop me a PM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin3df Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Give me a shout when you're doing it and I'll come over if I'm free. I don't have any spring compressors either I'm afraid, but have an ask around mates/family members, they're a prime thing that people buy, use once and then leave on a shelf for 20 years. I've done springs on both my Celicas (and helped Mek with his fronts) and speaking from experience, you stand more chance doing the backs without compressors than the fronts as I recall, but I wouldn't fancy trying it without them. What year is your car by the way? When I did my T-Sport it was a breeze cos she was 2004 with about 35,000 miles on her, but when we did Gareths 2001 there was way more rust and grime, which really made things more difficult! Might wanna invest in some rust penetrating spray is why I bring that one up. Drop me a PM if you need me anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bRinkz Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 ...just waiting on Razor to get back Martin. You beat me to it with the question on age - althought the 2ft piece of scaffolding attached to socket set should sort out most bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J03 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I'll head over as well to stand & watch Just so you know guys these are off mine, the fronts will be a lot easier as the damper & top mounts are as one. The rears are springs & dampers only so they'll need the bell type mounts & bushes swapping over from Craig's suspension. Actually, think I put my old bushings in the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom-coupe Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 i dont mind coming over to watch lol. iv got some spring compressors too i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor2812 Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 hoping for this saturday if brinkz is free, 2003 t sport with 117,000 on the clock. pmd brinkz, for this saturday but dependant on the weather. will buy some spring compressors if i dont hear back from anyone by the end of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve74 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I would suggest if you haven't got compressors that for the price you will pay would it not be easier to go to a garage. I mean always easier to use a ramp plus if it rains your under cover too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor2812 Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 spring compressors are £16.99 at screwfix, think joe said he paid £30 a corner, to get his done, so should be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have some spring compressors you could borrow, i'm over in Sheffield but busy on the 28th at the CCUK Track day But if anyone is passing Sheffield in the next week or so they could pick them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve74 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 spring compressors are £16.99 at screwfix, think joe said he paid £30 a corner, to get his done, so should be cheaper. Only reason I said about the garage is Yvs charge £30 an hour for labour plus if there's so many of us doing it. You might find it will only take an hour and of course be handy to have use of the air gun and other tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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