S3 Front Shock/Spring Assembly

[Tmac897]

When at full droop, is there any tension on the front spring? It’s been a while since I assembled and I can’t remember if I had to compress the springs to get the assembly back in place. I’m just disconnecting to check/mitigate bump steer, so nothing to do with the shocks/springs themselves.

Thanks….

[ericbushby]

Hi Tony.
You can remove the springs for bump steer testing with no difficulty. Compressor not required.
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC

[Tmac897]

Hi Tony.
You can remove the springs for bump steer testing with no difficulty. Compressor not required.
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC

Thanks, Eric. We have the exact same Elan - 1967 S3SE DHC, except mine is left hand drive

[Craven]

Damper/spring can be removed as a unit, compressor needed to fit/remove spring.