Stock suspension removal question

[pnw_fl5]

I have a set of Spoon Springs coming in soon. After reading the mental stress the front suspension removal is on the FL5, I wanted to get the forum consensus - Do you have to remove the axle nut in order to remove the suspension assembly? I've seen some people do it and others not. Also any tips or tricks on getting those out would be appreciated!

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[blitz423]

Take it out of the hub so you don't risk popping out the spider roller. It's only 1 nut so zap it with an impact. I think the spline didn't have to completely come out but gives the hub more room without extending the axle too much. When you are done torque it to spec and then stake it.

 

[MrBBQ]

I removed the axle nuts when I installed my Swift springs and pushed the axle inwards but not completely off the hub. It's easy to do with an impact gun, and significantly decreases the axle popping out of the transmission. Also, every millimeter of movement available is crucial for that last part of slipping the bottom part of the strut off the hub.

 

[blitz423]

I removed the axle nuts when I installed my Swift springs and pushed the axle inwards but not completely off the hub. It's easy to do with an impact gun, and significantly decreases the axle popping out of the transmission. Also, every millimeter of movement available is crucial for that last part of slipping the bottom part of the strut off the hub.

Every single thing this guy said is 100%.

 

[seabassi702]

I tried to install my springs and started with the front driver side. I did not loosen the axle nut. I got the strut tower like 90% of the way out but could not get it 100% out. I tried for like 2 hours and the I said F it. I put everything back together. I’ll pay someone to do this or try it again when I have some free time lol.

This was my first time doing springs myself. I’m glad I didn’t force it out as I’ve read on forums many people popped the axle out or break the seal. My fl5 only had 8k miles when I tried and it was a fight with a pry bar lol

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