200tdi spring change

hi got some front springs to change and heavy dutys ones for rear ,apart from corrosion to nuts bolts etc! how difficult a job is it ,i got spring compressors for when they are off. so any info would be greatly appreciated!

you dont need spring compressors just put you vehicle jack between axle or radius arm and chassis and push down just enough to fit springs after undoing shocks

Only problem i can see is that maybe the bolts for the spring retainers might shear off. As for spring changes, fitted a lift kit to a friends 90 week or two ago, found wheel off. Axle stand under chassis. Undo the shocker bolts, with a jack under the axle. Lower the axle down just enough to relase the spring.

you dont have to undo them ,knock them up a bit with suitable punch and unscrew spring ,rescrew new spring tap down tabs and tigthen spring by twisting a bit more

Would you not get new retainers and bolts with the springs thou???????. I only ask as stu's retaining plate had complete rusted away.

thanks guys for info will let u knw how i get on