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Old 06-25-2001, 08:21 PM   #1
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Question replacing rear coil springs.


I figured I would ask again before I start my next little project. Replacing the rear coil springs on my 67 c10 2 wheel drive.

The truck currently has some stock springs that seem to have been heated, they now seem to be compressed, no spring at all to them now. I think they have dropped the rear over 6 inches.

Anyway, I want to replace. I have never done springs before, so am looking for any advice that I can get. Any would sure be appreciated.

By the way, the springs I am replacing with are 5" drop coils.

Thanks much!
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Old 06-25-2001, 09:21 PM   #2
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It's real easy to do just jack it up so the sprins are extended with the wheels barely on the ground with jackstands under the frame rails take the bolts out slip the springs out and put in the new ones

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Old 06-29-2001, 06:40 PM   #3
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I'd have to disagree with it being easy. I just did the rear of 66 and my 69. The 69 had been heated up to the point of not being able to get a wrench in. It was easier to just cut the spring out and then unbolt them. The 66 had severely rusted bolts and I ended up just snapping them off. Did you order new lower retaining cups. Most likely you'll need them

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Old 07-06-2001, 08:13 PM   #4
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When I replaced mine, I screwed around with a wrench and cheater bar for a while. After a couple hours of sweat and cussing, I gave up and got out the ol' gas axe. I cut the bolts with the torch, popped out the springs, and had the new ones back in in 30 minutes. And LeRoy is right - get new retaining cups...



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Old 07-07-2001, 12:02 AM   #5
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yeah good luck having the bolts come loose with tools, lol

Hot wrench is the only way if the truck is driven in weather.
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