installing front struts on rtv

[kubota men]

I am going to be installing my heavy duty front strut assembly this weekend on my rtv 900 and was wondering how bad of a job it is going to be and if i need any special tools or any warning any advice would be gratley accepted

 

[Dargo]

Simple task, no sweat. Even when I added a 2" lift kit, the only trick was to mount the top of the strut first.

 

[bczoom]

Simple task, no sweat. Even when I added a 2" lift kit, the only trick was to mount the top of the strut first.

Will he need a spring compressor? I did when I put in the 2" lift.

 

[kubota men]

guy i am having problem installing the new struts i can not get the old one out i quest i need a spring compressor i try taking the top off first can not get enough clearance put it back and tryed the bottom same thing i also tuck the sterring rod loose to give me a little more travel how bad would it be to take the lower control arm off from the frame i dont know i quest i try to find a spring compressor tomorrow never used one before . any help would be greatly acceped thanks

 

[Dargo]

Will he need a spring compressor? I did when I put in the 2" lift.

The only spring compressor I have is far too large to use on the RTV spring. I'm fairly certain that I just took the top loose (not off), unbolted the bottom and then mashed up on it and slipped it out of position. Then I unbolted the top and removed. To re-install I had to put the top in first (not bolted tight) and mash up on the bottom to put in place.

It's been a long time ago that I did that, but I think it only took me about a half an hour total for both sides. There again, I've slept since then. All I can say for sure is that it was relatively easy to do; especially in comparison to changing the springs in the front of my one ton pickup. Now that sucked! My spring compressor broke with the spring about 3/4 of the way out and all that fun stuff.

 

[TWO GUNS]

For I have not done this yet ......
But I know I saw some write ups on Compact Tractor Review - Kubota RTV Owners Group

Maybe some of these men can help you work this out .....
I have also learned alot off of that forum also !!!!

 

[kubota men]

i dont think i be able to mash the strut up enough by hand power to get the bottom out of the cradle it likes about 1 inch now

 

[bczoom]

Kubota Men

I think you're going to need a spring compressor.
Many car parts stores have them and rent or loan them out. Around here, most just loan them to you (after you leave them a CC # in the event you don't return them).

Although the directions are for a lift kit install, you may be able to get an idea by reading this thread.

 

[kubota men]

i am thinking about taking the bottom ball joint out and maybe i can move it around enough to slip the strut out i allready have the steering rod off may have to slide the half shaft out first .this is a bigger job than i though it went pretty good until the clearance problem

 

[kubota men]

well i finally got them on and i tuck the bottom ball joint loose and it gave me plenty of room just had to be carefull and not let the brake line get to tight or kinked just let it rest on the a arm the other side tuck only 20 minutes and i can tell a big differents in the ride and handleing .thanks to all who gave feed back