just ordered a new suspension kit for my car (shocks and springs)
i've had a read of how to do it in the haynes manual and it seems fairly straight forward
went to a couple of garages and they are quoting me in the region of £140.

is this an easy enough job to do?

what specialist tools do i need?

thanks in advance

spring compressors, decent socket set, axle stands.

Advise you budget all day to do them, and give yourself plenty of time.

mountainmachine said:

spring compressors, decent socket set, axle stands.

Advise you budget all day to do them, and give yourself plenty of time.

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cheers.
i'll take my time cos this is something that needs to be done right!
got the socket set. im sure my dad has a spring compressor and he has axle stands looks like ive got a nice job for next weekend

only hard part is getting the nut off the top of each strut, make life easy on yourself and have the top nut loosened on both struts before you start work.

jug said:

only hard part is getting the nut off the top of each strut, make life easy on yourself and have the top nut loosened on both struts before you start work.

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Oil all bolts well before you start work.

Rears are easiest. Shouldn't require spring compressors.

Fronts - as Jug says loosen the top nut before starting. You will need to drift out the bolts holding the strut to the hub carrier - a flat ended cold chissel is ideal. Also while you have the brakes and strut out the way - might be an idea to replace the lower arms as the outer ball joint isn't renound for lasting very long on mid-sized Fiats.

Hellcat said:

Oil all bolts well before you start work.

Rears are easiest. Shouldn't require spring compressors.

Fronts - as Jug says loosen the top nut before starting. You will need to drift out the bolts holding the strut to the hub carrier - a flat ended cold chissel is ideal. Also while you have the brakes and strut out the way - might be an idea to replace the lower arms as the outer ball joint isn't renound for lasting very long on mid-sized Fiats.

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had the offside ball joint replaced recently but will bear it in mind.

cal