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nova gsi ian
26-03-11, 06:57 PM
Hi, i have just aquired some lowering springs for my 1987 nova mk1 club. the rears seem pretty straight forward. but what about the fronts? any tips ? i dont have a manual so would appreciate any advice. thanks guys:thumb:

bmw156
26-03-11, 06:58 PM
buy some spring compressors and then swap over the springs,

it is wise to uprate the shocks when you do the springs as other wise it will handle so bad....

brainsnova
26-03-11, 07:01 PM
Under the bonnet the top of the shocks need held and the nut needs slackened a bit but not removed as it's easier to hold it still fitted. You'll need an offseted ring spanner. Then spring compressors after you remove the shocky.

nova gsi ian
26-03-11, 07:04 PM
buy some spring compressors and then swap over the springs,

it is wise to uprate the shocks when you do the springs as other wise it will handle so bad.... oh ok! its wise to change the shocks as well then. do the springs come off easily ?

nova gsi ian
26-03-11, 07:05 PM
Under the bonnet the top of the shocks need held and the nut needs slackened a bit but not removed as it's easier to hold it still fitted. You'll need an offseted ring spanner. Then spring compressors after you remove the shocky. thanks really appreciate the help:thumb: