Removing Icon coil springs for rebuilt

[4runick]

Hi all,

I am attempting to rebuild my icon 2.5 coilover non reservoir but wondering how to get the spring off without 1) hurting myself 2) damaging the shock or threads 3) or buying my own spring compressor.

I called a few local places in South Orange county but non would remove the spring for me. I stopped by O'Reilly and their loaner spring compressor didn't fit onto the spring.

Do I even need to compress the spring to get it off or can I just back off the pre-load?

I was looking at this.

Goplus® MacPherson Interchangable Fork Strut Coil Spring Compressor Extractor Tool Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017H1AWMK/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_sO8VxbYM72D9F

Thanks.

Sorry if is already in another thread. I did search but was unable to find an exact solution.



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[bimrunner]

You need to compress the springs safely. I wouldn't use a tool that didn't isolate the spring completely so it couldn't blow out to the side. The link you gave might work for low spring rate auto springs but I wouldn't use it on a 600lb co myself. It would scare the living daylight out of me. You need a real spring compressor or access to a shop with one.

 

[BLACK-FL4RUNNER]

Try this, works easy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E6u7dC7EHg

 

[Okki]

You need to compress the springs safely. I wouldn't use a tool that didn't isolate the spring completely so it couldn't blow out to the side. The link you gave might work for low spring rate auto springs but I wouldn't use it on a 600lb co myself. It would scare the living daylight out of me. You need a real spring compressor or access to a shop with one.

Now you got me curious. Even the hydraulic one below is not fully circular (what about adding a safety chain?).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017...compressor&dpPl=1&dpID=41C32vT5lBL&ref=plSrch

What kind of tool would be recommended?
Okki

 

[wfo9]

Try this, works easy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E6u7dC7EHg

That will not work on most coil overs like an ICON.

 

[wfo9]

Now you got me curious. Even the hydraulic one below is not fully circular (what about adding a safety chain?).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017...compressor&dpPl=1&dpID=41C32vT5lBL&ref=plSrch

What kind of tool would be recommended?
Okki

It can be done withe the cheap sketchy stuff if you have coils that are far enough apart. But this is what you really need.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GNESfoC-Zrk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

They go for about $700. Shops have them.

 

[BLACK-FL4RUNNER]

That will not work on most coil overs like an ICON.

Kinda depends on how much lift it's set for, and if he wants to back the adjusters all the way down to help relieve spring tension.

Or just remove them as an assembly and take them somewhere. Most shops have a wall mounted strut compressor, as seen in the post above.

 

[wfo9]

Hi all,

I am attempting to rebuild my icon 2.5 coilover non reservoir but wondering how to get the spring off without 1) hurting myself 2) damaging the shock or threads 3) or buying my own spring compressor.

I called a few local places in South Orange county but non would remove the spring for me. I stopped by O'Reilly and their loaner spring compressor didn't fit onto the spring.

Do I even need to compress the spring to get it off or can I just back off the pre-load?

I was looking at this.

Goplus® MacPherson Interchangable Fork Strut Coil Spring Compressor Extractor Tool Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017H1AWMK/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_sO8VxbYM72D9F

Thanks.

Sorry if is already in another thread. I did search but was unable to find an exact solution.



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Yes you need a spring compressor plus you need to release all the preload. On the icons, once the spring tension is off. The bucket on the bottom can twist and then it will align with the lower shaft and drop right out.


How many miles on them.. Are you sure they need a rebuild?

 

[wfo9]

Kinda depends on how much lift it's set for, and if he wants to back the adjusters all the way down to help relieve spring tension.

Or just remove them as an assembly and take them somewhere. Most shops have a wall mounted strut compressor, as seen in the post above.

Did you not read the post. The video you posted will not work period on a coil over like these.

 

[BLACK-FL4RUNNER]

Did you not read the post. The video you posted will not work period on a coil over like these.

I'm a little slow this morning, please forgive me. lol

I'll shut up and let the adults talk now.

Carry on.

:tape2:

 

[A.Wilson013]

I'd call around to offroad shops, followed by suspension shops, and then just mom and pop type mechanics.

Aren't Icon and King BOTH in Orange County..? I wonder if they could point you in the right direction?

 

[wfo9]

I'm a little slow this morning, please forgive me. lol

I'll shut up and let the adults talk now.

Carry on.

:tape2:

Did not mean to jump on you... but I had this exact conversation with someone local to me not long ago. He kept referring to that stupid video on youtube as a solution. It took me 20 minutes to convince him it would not work on most coil overs. Funny that people think youtube is the answer to all questions these days. Useful info on there... but not always the answer just because it looks similar.

 

[bimrunner]

Now you got me curious. Even the hydraulic one below is not fully circular (what about adding a safety chain?).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017...compressor&dpPl=1&dpID=41C32vT5lBL&ref=plSrch

What kind of tool would be recommended?
Okki

This is the recommendation:

It can be done withe the cheap sketchy stuff if you have coils that are far enough apart. But this is what you really need.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GNESfoC-Zrk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

They go for about $700. Shops have them.

Most shops (off-road) will do it for you if you throw them a bone, are a frequent customer or friend or... You pay them to do it. How much is your life worth? It's always a good question...

 

[4runick]

Yes you need a spring compressor plus you need to release all the preload. On the icons, once the spring tension is off. The bucket on the bottom can twist and then it will align with the lower shaft and drop right out.


How many miles on them.. Are you sure they need a rebuild?

10,000 one had a leak and the other did not.

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[4runick]

I'd call around to offroad shops, followed by suspension shops, and then just mom and pop type mechanics.

Aren't Icon and King BOTH in Orange County..? I wonder if they could point you in the right direction?

Icon is in Riverside. I called a few places and they said they couldn't do it. They almost seemed confused.

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[4runick]

So i got the coil off.

Here is how I did it. I released the preload hoping that it would release enough to remove the bottom bell thingy (?)b to get the coil off. I was just short of getting it off but luckily work with boat mechanics. He suggested to use a bearing pusher and a press. We looked at the press and it seemed sketchy. He then came up with the idea of hose clamps. So I went with it being that I had 30 large hose clamps. I used four of them and treated the situation like one would treat a loaded gun.

I did it this because I only needed a to compress the spring a little bit. It was sketchy but it worked.

I completed the rebuild of the shock now all I need to do is go to rebel off road to get nitrogen and hopefully get the spring compressed to get it back on. Whoohoo

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[wfo9]

sounds like you decided to play russian roulette!

One thing I have done is compress on the truck and then use ratchet straps to hold them. Scares the crap out of me though.

 

[Jeremy556]

As stated above, normal DIY spring compressors don't really work well when dealing with a 3" spring over a 2.5" shock body. You can get the normal 650 12" (IIRC) Icon spring off of the shock, but it is sketchy. With the 700lb 14" spring, not happening. Even with the $700+ spring compressor mentioned above, it is a bit sketchy.

I guess hose clamps worked for you this time, but you were tempting Darwin.

 

[awpsome]

Hose clamps!? Haha nice.

btw this might be a bit late but just an FYI, i saw you mentioned your icons only have 10k miles on them. If they are under a year old, they might be covered under warranty. In which all you would of need to do is send them into Icon and they will do the rebuild for you.

Even out of warranty, i think they charge $125, and being that your in Cali shipping would be on the cheaper end.

Best of luck with the rebuild!

 

[4runick]

sounds like you decided to play russian roulette!

One thing I have done is compress on the truck and then use ratchet straps to hold them. Scares the crap out of me though.

Ya I tested that rachet strap process with a little tension and then released it. That was wayyyyyy sketchy.

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