Turbo6Smackdown
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- Dec 31, 2005
im lookin for replacement springs that DO NOT LOWER my car, but are a tad stiffer than stock. Cant spend more than 300 dollars for the set as a set of good eibachs are only 265.
rear springs are a breeze. easy 20 minute job. jack the car up and support the frame. get it as high as you can so the differential can droop down fully. let the differential down. undo the lower shock bolt on one side. there should be enough play that you should be able to pop the old spring out and get the new one in. if there is not enough slack, put the jack under the diff to support the weight and undo the other shock bolt. slowly lower the jack. the springs should fall right out. if you undo both shocks, watch your driveshaft as it may contact your exhaust.Silver Fox said:For those of you who have replacement springs and have replaced them yourself, I have some questions on the rears. I've replaced front springs, but never rears on a coil spring equipped car. I have read the factory service manual and my Chilton's manual on the process, but I am hoping you guys who have done this can clarify a few things for me. My main questions are will I need to disconnect the brake line on top of the axle, and does the upper control arm actually need to be disconnected?
In other words, if I just lower one side of the axle (rear of car on jack stands, floor jack one side of axle, after disconnecting the shock), will I have enough room to get the old spring out and the new spring in?
I appreciate any and all feedback you all can provide.