Front suspension - second half

I started working on the second half. How old is this dirt?


This is how it should turn out.


Releasing the road springs requires a threaded rod. I used an M10 rod but that's actually on the thin side. I believe the manual says 16mm is the size to go. I ripped the threads of a couple of nuts already so it's worth using new nuts every time.


The spring, completely released.