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cliffsta · 11-02-2005, 05:10 PM

Again, I know this is a "Suspension" topic but I would prefer specifics for 73-87. Today I am ordering new coil springs and leaf springs for my truck (1980 C10 stepside).

So in the back... I jack up the rear end on the differential? Take off the wheel, then um, what? I know I gotta remove those U bolts but as it's been a year since I was under the bed, I don't really remember exactly what it "looks" like. Also, is it hypothetically "easier" in the back since on a stepside the fender gives lots of room under there? Not that that opinion is crucial, just another thought I'd like expounded upon.

In the front... I jack it up to get the tire off and unweight the spring, then it twists? slides? out from the A arms?

And since the springs need to be compressed for the shocks to reach the I bolts, I put the wheels back on then change the shocks, correct?

Please, PLEASE help me. I know daddy hasn't done this before BUT he knows the general idea. He's not afraid to tear in to it with me, probably sunday? Not sure when yet since I"m haivng parties Saturday AND Sunday (it's 18th, i gotta go all out!)

Any info and advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance guys and gals.

cliff

11-02-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Installing springs Again, I know this is a "Suspension" topic but I would prefer specifics for 73-87. Today I am ordering new coil springs and leaf springs for my truck (1980 C10 stepside). So in the back... I jack up the rear end on the differential? Take off the wheel, then um, what? I know I gotta remove those U bolts but as it's been a year since I was under the bed, I don't really remember exactly what it "looks" like. Also, is it hypothetically "easier" in the back since on a stepside the fender gives lots of room under there? Not that that opinion is crucial, just another thought I'd like expounded upon. In the front... I jack it up to get the tire off and unweight the spring, then it twists? slides? out from the A arms? And since the springs need to be compressed for the shocks to reach the I bolts, I put the wheels back on then change the shocks, correct? Please, PLEASE help me. I know daddy hasn't done this before BUT he knows the general idea. He's not afraid to tear in to it with me, probably sunday? Not sure when yet since I"m haivng parties Saturday AND Sunday (it's 18th, i gotta go all out!) Any info and advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance guys and gals. cliff __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord



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