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mudgutsandglory · 08-20-2004, 07:17 PM

do i need a spring compressor to remove my rear coils?? i was thinking i dont, that i can just jack the frame up until the springs reach the end of their travel, then just support the rear end with jackstands and remove the coils. im not sure and KNOW better than to monkey with coil springs without being sure. when i was in school i watched a coil spring cross a shop and a busy street becaue it wasnt securely in the spring compressor while a strut was being dissasembled.
I will be swapping in a set of springs a buddy of mine gave me, he is restoring his chevelle and ordered new stock springs, but then decided to use station wagon springs instead, so he gave me a brand new pair of springs for free. i figure i may as well try em, of course this will be temporary until i can afford a good kit from Early Classic. right now im just trying to get the truck presentable so i can cruise alittle before the end of summer.
thanks in advance

NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ · 08-20-2004, 07:39 PM

Just lift up the rear end untill the tires are off the ground and put jack stands under the FRAME. Then use the jack to releave the tension in the rear springs which there isnt much anyways. Then it is a simple removal of 2 bolt for each coil.

69ride · 08-21-2004, 10:59 AM

exactly what disturbed said

*Shane* · 08-21-2004, 11:52 AM

jack the truck up ... secure frame on jackstands ... break bolts loose ... laff at the funny sound a coil spring makes when it hits the concrete floor.

08-20-2004, 07:17 PM	#1
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	rear coil removal do i need a spring compressor to remove my rear coils?? i was thinking i dont, that i can just jack the frame up until the springs reach the end of their travel, then just support the rear end with jackstands and remove the coils. im not sure and KNOW better than to monkey with coil springs without being sure. when i was in school i watched a coil spring cross a shop and a busy street becaue it wasnt securely in the spring compressor while a strut was being dissasembled. I will be swapping in a set of springs a buddy of mine gave me, he is restoring his chevelle and ordered new stock springs, but then decided to use station wagon springs instead, so he gave me a brand new pair of springs for free. i figure i may as well try em, of course this will be temporary until i can afford a good kit from Early Classic. right now im just trying to get the truck presentable so i can cruise alittle before the end of summer. thanks in advance __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

08-21-2004, 10:59 AM	#3
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	exactly what disturbed said __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI.

08-20-2004, 07:39 PM	#2
NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	Just lift up the rear end untill the tires are off the ground and put jack stands under the FRAME. Then use the jack to releave the tension in the rear springs which there isnt much anyways. Then it is a simple removal of 2 bolt for each coil.

08-21-2004, 11:52 AM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	jack the truck up ... secure frame on jackstands ... break bolts loose ... laff at the funny sound a coil spring makes when it hits the concrete floor.



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