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Riptide · 07-03-2002, 09:30 AM

I'm going to be replacing my rear springs this weekend and I would like to know if I should get a spring compressor. I used one when I replaced the front and it went real smooth. Is there any thing else I can expect?

lofly'a · 07-03-2002, 09:39 AM

nope, just undo shocks, lift the frame and let rearend fall, and wrestle that damn bolt out that holds the spring on the seat of trailing arm and they will fall out.

Low69CST · 07-03-2002, 10:40 AM

Their not real fun to change. Getting the upper spring retainer out is always a challenge. You might should leave the shocks hooked up so your rear end doesn't go flying when you unbolt the springs. bottom spring retainer is a piece of cake. Its easier if you have the bed off, but its not nessacary.

Riptide · 07-03-2002, 11:21 AM

I forgot to add that I have overload leaf springs on it if that will make a diffrence. But those are not the ones I'm replacing.

Low69CST · 07-03-2002, 11:25 AM

Those overloads will probbly be in your way all the time, but other than that, no difference.

07-03-2002, 09:30 AM	#1
Riptide Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: McPherson, KS US Posts: 102	Replacing Springs I'm going to be replacing my rear springs this weekend and I would like to know if I should get a spring compressor. I used one when I replaced the front and it went real smooth. Is there any thing else I can expect? __________________ 67 Chevy C10 McPherson, Ks "Remember Don't Sweat the Petty Things, Pet the Sweaty Things"

07-03-2002, 09:39 AM	#2
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	nope, just undo shocks, lift the frame and let rearend fall, and wrestle that damn bolt out that holds the spring on the seat of trailing arm and they will fall out. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

07-03-2002, 10:40 AM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Their not real fun to change. Getting the upper spring retainer out is always a challenge. You might should leave the shocks hooked up so your rear end doesn't go flying when you unbolt the springs. bottom spring retainer is a piece of cake. Its easier if you have the bed off, but its not nessacary. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-03-2002, 11:21 AM	#4
Riptide Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: McPherson, KS US Posts: 102	I forgot to add that I have overload leaf springs on it if that will make a diffrence. But those are not the ones I'm replacing. __________________ 67 Chevy C10 McPherson, Ks "Remember Don't Sweat the Petty Things, Pet the Sweaty Things"

07-03-2002, 11:25 AM	#5
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Those overloads will probbly be in your way all the time, but other than that, no difference. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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