I was just typing out a comment to tell you why you didn’t need to cut the drop-link when i see that you figured it out yourself. Good on your for not hiding your mistake. Others will learn from it 👍
appreciate the kind comment. yeah it definitely was a learning curve hehe
Well done on your learning curve, take care with those spring compressors, a few more turns needed and they wouldn't fly apart, also oil filter access is easy if you remove the cross member and steel cover plate. If you are keeping the car after all your work get that rust sorted next! its vital 😊
Thank you 🙌🏽 for the rest I made sure the spring was properly compressed hehe. Really? I was struggling for space 😅 In the future I’ll be changing it to a k&n one as they can be loosened using a socket. And yes, the rust will be a future venture also. Appreciate the helpful comment 🙌🏽