Front Spring on 1986
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From: Coweta OK
Front Spring on 1986
I just found out I need a front spring on my '86. I have two questions.
1. Any suggestions on where I can get a good deal on one? Ecklers was $450.
2. I am very familiar with conventional coil suspensions, and standard rear leaf suspensions. Do I need any special tools to change the front spring? Any tips
1. Any suggestions on where I can get a good deal on one? Ecklers was $450.
2. I am very familiar with conventional coil suspensions, and standard rear leaf suspensions. Do I need any special tools to change the front spring? Any tips
Drifting
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From: Jupiter Sunny Florida
Re: Front Spring on 1986 (VettBrat)
Tips?
Make sure you get it very high on the jack stands.
Getting the spring pressure off is easy, sliding it out with the car not high enough is the hard part! :thumbs:
Make sure you get it very high on the jack stands.
Getting the spring pressure off is easy, sliding it out with the car not high enough is the hard part! :thumbs:
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Front Spring on 1986 (VettBrat)
You'll need a ball joint puller also. Buy the spring from a vette salvage yard, like Vette2vette.
Some springs delaminate at 20,000 miles, some last forever... it's a crapshoot really.
Some springs delaminate at 20,000 miles, some last forever... it's a crapshoot really.
Team Owner
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Re: Front Spring on 1986 (Q1KSLVR)
Tips?
Make sure you get it very high on the jack stands.
Getting the spring pressure off is easy, sliding it out with the car not high enough is the hard part! :thumbs:
Make sure you get it very high on the jack stands.
Getting the spring pressure off is easy, sliding it out with the car not high enough is the hard part! :thumbs:
:cheers:
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From: El Paso Texas
Re: Front Spring on 1986 (AGENT 86)
Buy the spring from these guys:
http://www.vettebrakes.com/
I disagree with the junkyard theory. The job isn't tough, but I wouldn't want to do it more than necessary.
Like the other guys said, get it high enough in the air, make sure you have adequate room on each side, and use a ball joint fork to separate them from the knuckle. Not a particularly hard job, just take your time and you will be fine.
[edit] Oh yeah....just use a standard floor jack to remove the tension from the spring....no compressor needed.
[Modified by Frizlefrak, 12:16 AM 11/9/2003]
http://www.vettebrakes.com/
I disagree with the junkyard theory. The job isn't tough, but I wouldn't want to do it more than necessary.
Like the other guys said, get it high enough in the air, make sure you have adequate room on each side, and use a ball joint fork to separate them from the knuckle. Not a particularly hard job, just take your time and you will be fine.
[edit] Oh yeah....just use a standard floor jack to remove the tension from the spring....no compressor needed.
[Modified by Frizlefrak, 12:16 AM 11/9/2003]
