You won't regret it - the Librands items are good quality and look a lot better than the old ones.

Once you get the old ones off, you should see how to remove the base spring. I haven't tried on my old set - I value my fingers too much!

Paul
Costock, UK
Plus Four 75th - Furka Rouge - Pip
Disco 5
Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross