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Old 10-11-2011, 07:21 AM
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Front Spring Replacement

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I had posted a question about replacing my from springs with HD springs a while back and got some great feedback. Recently got the HD springs and tried to install this past weekend. Jacked up the front end and got the top of the strut assembly loose. It wasnt real obvious how to get the springs off from there. Does anyone know if there are detailed instructions posted anywhere on how to do this?

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Old 10-11-2011, 07:25 AM
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Hello,
What model ATV are you working on?

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I'm not sure. But it is straight forward. On my '07 I removed the front storage box allowing plenty of access. I set the front on a 5 gal pail with a block of wood. I mounted compressors to opposing sides of the spring and compressed it. Then removed top nut and assessembly from the top of the strut. Then removed the spring and carefully removed compressors. When comparing heights. I saw that thee was no pressure on the assessembly of my machine. So I mounted new spring and removed and installed other side without compressors. Yous could vary so do not just unbolt with out containing the coil spring. They could contain allot of pressure. And releasing them haphazardly could easily hurt someone.

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Old 10-11-2011, 01:11 PM
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Sorry, 05 Sportsman 500 HO

Did notice when I had the front jacked up that the springs were still pretty tight so am going to get a compressor when I try again.
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