Rear spring question.
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Racer
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From: Canton Ohio
Rear spring question.
My '74 needs a new rear spring. I found a spring for around $119.00 But I need to know ballpark range what labor and installation prices. Can you guys help me out? Thanks
Instructor
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From: Parker Colorado. USA
Re: Rear spring question. (68350hp)
It a very simple replacement Matt. If you have some basic tools and a floor jack you can save yourself a few bucks. I replaced mine in about an hour. Auto repair shops would probably be willing to do the labor for $100.00 to $150.00 I would think?? Good luck! :D
Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Township PA
Re: Rear spring question. (Mike Wood)
This is definetly a DIY job. If you let someone else do it you risk having an inexperienced guy do the job and break the ear off of your differential carrier. Then you are REALLY into some labor. The GM Chassis Service Manual for your car spells out how to do this. Allow an hour and plan on dirty hands and it is very simple.
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Re: Rear spring question. (lbell101)
Check out my notes in the "Tech Tips" section. They are for a mono spring install, but all the same instructions apply for a standard spring.
FYI: 1968-1979 rear end covers are VERY prone to breaking when people work on them -- to change springs. You have 3 choices in this matter.
1. Buy another cover and have it as a spare.
2. Buy a HD cover from many different sources (Muskegon Brakes is one) and swap it at the same time or keep it just in case.
3. Prayer.
Good luck.
FYI: 1968-1979 rear end covers are VERY prone to breaking when people work on them -- to change springs. You have 3 choices in this matter.
1. Buy another cover and have it as a spare.
2. Buy a HD cover from many different sources (Muskegon Brakes is one) and swap it at the same time or keep it just in case.
3. Prayer.
Good luck.
Burning Brakes
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From: Brisbane, Australia 1985 Coupe
Re: Rear spring question. (68350hp)
Piece 'a cake. I just did mine on the w/e. Just make sure you have the spring ends attached and full weight on the spring before the final torque down.
And try not to clean everything while you're at it or you'll never get it finished! ;)
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And try not to clean everything while you're at it or you'll never get it finished! ;)
:cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Rear spring question. (Mike Wood)
It a very simple replacement Matt. If you have some basic tools and a floor jack you can save yourself a few bucks. I replaced mine in about an hour
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