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How to install sports springs on a Peugeot 208

Model: Peugeot 208 UB, UJ, UP, MK 2, UW - Years 2019-2026
Part: Shocks

In this video, we see how to install lowered sport springs on a Peugeot 208: first, we need to remove the wheels and start disassembling the shock absorber, disconnecting it from other suspension components such as the strut and stabilizer bar link. We will completely remove the shock absorber from its housing to remove the stock spring. On the back, the spring is separated from the shock absorber, making the job easier. In the case of our Peugeot, there is a rubber grommet at the bottom of the spring, but this is not always present. Sport springs can generate a lot of noise, so it is recommended to cover the last coil with rubber tubing. To secure the top cap, never use a screwdriver, but a simple wrench. The result is increased stiffness compared to the original springs. The shock absorber remains original, of standard height, the only thing that has changed is the spring, which has lowered the car by about 40 mm. Greater lowering requires replacing the shock absorber shaft with a shorter one.

Posted on 11 April 2024 by ScegliAuto

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