Is spring compressor needed for ZCP suspension removal?

[Wally1552]

Anybody know if a spring compressor is needed to take out front oem zcp suspension or will it clear the fender without one? Many thanks!

[drrust]

Are you just removing the entire strut? If you aren't loosening the central nut at the top of the strut you don't need a compressor. To remove the strut the bolts/nuts on the edges need to be loosened to free the strut from the upper mount. One would need to have the strut removed in order to get a spring compressor on the strut if you are trying to replace the springs.

[Bimmer Barney]

You do not need a spring compressor to remove the shock and strut as one unit. You can probably find a yt about it but it will swing out for removal, just barely. Many people put some tape on the fender just in case to avoid a scratch.

[Wally1552]

Yes removing as one unit thanks for.comfirming!

[Mr_Reeves]

You can actually use the weight of the car as a spring compressor if you know what you are doing.

[Davisca455]

Originally Posted by Wally1552

Anybody know if a spring compressor is needed to take out front oem zcp suspension or will it clear the fender without one? Many thanks!

Mine isn't a ZCP, but I'd guess it's a pretty similar process?

[DanMpower]

Originally Posted by Mr_Reeves

You can actually use the weight of the car as a spring compressor if you know what you are doing.

This.

The E9x and F8x are probably the easiest cars I've ever done lowering springs on. With the wheels off, I can probably swap the springs on each side in 5 minutes.

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by DanMpower

This.

The E9x and F8x are probably the easiest cars I've ever done lowering springs on. With the wheels off, I can probably swap the springs on each side in 5 minutes.

Agree. It was much easier than I anticipated too