Which way up do I fit my springs?

[Pete SS]

I've just received my new front and rear shocks and springs and saw that they're progressivley wound.

Which way up do they go?

[Ozzie]

They can go either way.

But to save confusion and for a snug fit they print numbers on them.
The numbers usualy face up the right way.

[Pete SS]

Cheers for that

I'll do a "how to" with pics when I do it this weekend (weather permitting)

[Ozzie]

Cheers for that

I'll do a "how to" with pics when I do it this weekend (weather permitting)

Just a tip for you if you dont have spring compressors.
Dunno if utes are the same IRS setup as sedans but the rear springs arent easy to get out.
For the rears, pop another scissor jack between the axel and the chassis and pry the axel down till the springs ready to pull out.

Very dangerous as the jack becomes spring loaded but highly effective.

[Pete SS]

I've got some compressors. I didn't want to risk injuring myself - or the ute

[Pete SS]

I got them done this weekend, see the 'How to' section to see how I got on.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Just a tip for you if you dont have spring compressors.
Dunno if utes are the same IRS setup as sedans but the rear springs arent easy to get out.
For the rears, pop another scissor jack between the axel and the chassis and pry the axel down till the springs ready to pull out.

Very dangerous as the jack becomes spring loaded but highly effective.

Undo the shock and make sure the hand brake is off and they fall out.

[don0xer]

the thicker coils on the bottom iirc, king springs usually have it written on them

[cander24]

the thicker coils on the bottom iirc, king springs usually have it written on them

Correct, thick coils to the bottom and thinner coils to the top.